Oliver Jessner
(He/Him)
Covers:
Artificial Intelligence, Venture Capital, Startups, Business & Technology, Data-Driven Analysis, Investigations, OSINT, Social Media, Digital Platforms, Political Technology
Doesn't Cover:
Lifestyle, celebrity news, fashion, beauty, sports, travel, food, entertainment gossip
Founder @ dynamiq. | Tech- & Wirtschaftsjournalist | 15+ Years in Tech
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Oliver Jessner’s Biography
Read Full Bio →Oliver Jessner is a freelance technology and business journalist specializing in data-driven investigations, OSINT, artificial intelligence, social media, startups, and the political and economic impact of technology.
His reporting focuses on Austria, Germany, and the United States, with a particular interest in the relationship between technology, power, markets, and public discourse. He writes for outlets including DIE ZEIT, Golem.de, t3n, IT-Finanzmagazin, IGN and GameStar/Tech.
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See all 19 answers →What was your first job as a journalist?
An article about the Bun JavaScript runtime. (Print Medium)
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, 26 years ago. My father had one in the basement.
How is social media changing news?
Social media has fundamentally changed not only who can distribute news, but also who determines which information receives attention.
Traditional gatekeepers, such as newsrooms and publishers, are losing influence, while platforms, algorithms, and digital networks increasingly shape which stories gain visibility. This creates opportunities for independent voices, but also introduces new risks of disinformation, coordinated influence campaigns, and algorithmic manipulation.