Samantha Cole

Samantha Cole is a journalist and co-founder of 404 Media, a tech publication she started in August 2023 with Emanuel Maiberg, Jason Koebler, and Joseph Cox.2 She has been a Staff Writer at Motherboard/VICE Media since November 2016, working in Brooklyn, NY.1

Professional Background

• Current Roles:
  • Co-founder at 404 Media (August 2023 - Present)
  • Staff Writer at Motherboard/VICE Media (November 2016 - Present)
  • Freelance writer (June 2016 - Present)

Education

Cole graduated from Eastern Mennonite University with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, having previously earned an Associate of Arts from Chesapeake College.1 She was recognized academically, graduating summa cum laude and as a Valedictorian.1

Notable Work

She is known for her diverse writing portfolio, covering topics including tech, space, science, gender, politics, and lifestyle.1 Recently, she and her colleague Emanuel Maiberg traced viral AI-generated pornographic images of Taylor Swift to a specific Telegram community.3