Diego Areas Munhoz

Policy Reporter

Diego covers technology policy and politics for Punchbowl News, writing on everything from artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and telecom issues. Laser-eyed on the influence of tech companies on the federal government, Diego is interested in the players on and off Capitol Hill who shape policy for this ever-growing industry. Diego previously covered labor and employment policy for Bloomberg. He is a graduate from the City College of New York, where he studied Theatre. Originally from Brazil, Diego is naturally a soccer and Formula 1 fanatic.

Latest from Diego Areas Munhoz

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Finance + Economy

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