Brian Fung

Brian Fung is a prominent technology reporter currently working at CNN, where he has been since May 2019. His reporting primarily focuses on the intersection of technology, business, and public policy. He covers a wide range of topics, including significant legal battles concerning online speech, regulatory frameworks for technology, and congressional hearings involving tech executives.135

Education and Early Career

Fung holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Middlebury College (2006-2010) and a Master of Science in International Relations from the London School of Economics (2010-2011).1 Before joining CNN, he worked as a tech policy reporter for The Washington Post from July 2013 to April 2019. His earlier roles include serving as a tech correspondent for National Journal and an associate editor at The Atlantic.135

Recent Developments

As of July 2024, Fung was among those laid off during workforce reductions at CNN after five years with the network. He expressed gratitude for his time there and indicated plans to take some time off to reflect.25 Throughout his career, Fung has emphasized making public policy accessible and relevant to the general public, often discussing issues that influence daily life, such as misinformation on social media and legislation affecting economic activities.34

Personal Background

Brian Fung is originally from Washington, D.C., and is multilingual, speaking two dialects of Chinese.5 His work has made significant contributions to understanding how technology policies impact society at large.

For more about his professional journey, you can find him on LinkedIn under the username briandfung.1