Casey Newton is a highly accomplished journalist with extensive experience in the tech industry. He is the founder of Platformer News, a publication that covers the intersection of big tech and democracy. Prior to this, he worked as a senior editor and Silicon Valley editor at The Verge, a senior writer at CBS Interactive's CNET, and a reporter at several media outlets, including the San Francisco Chronicle, The Arizona Republic, and The Times of Northwest Indiana. He also served as the Editor in Chief of The Daily Northwestern during his time as a student at Northwestern University, where he obtained a B.S. in Journalism and English.

As a journalist, Newton is highly skilled in investigating and reporting on technology companies and their impact on society. He is a sought-after speaker and commentator on technology-related topics, including social media, artificial intelligence, and online privacy. Newton is also active on social media, where he shares his thoughts and insights on various issues related to technology and media.