Lucas Ropek is a technology journalist known for his coverage of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, currently working as a staff reporter at Gizmodo, where he writes about hackers, disinformation, privacy issues, tech policy, and the stranger corners of the tech world. He joined Gizmodo in 2021 after several years reporting on government technology and cybersecurity for Government Technology magazine, where he explored how state and local institutions defend themselves against digital threats.

Before entering the tech‑policy space, Ropek built a foundation in local and political reporting, working as a digital and print journalist for The Republican, the largest daily newspaper in Western Massachusetts, and contributing to political outlets such as Americablog and NYC Community Media. His early career included roles in documentary media, editorial internships, and field organizing, giving him a broad understanding of how technology intersects with civic life and public institutions.

Today, Ropek continues to expand his beat, writing about AI, cybersecurity, cryptocurrency, and tech culture with a mix of investigative curiosity and dry humor that has become part of his signature voice. A graduate of Kenyon College, he is based in Northern California and balances his reporting life with time outdoors and a steady diet of moviesGizmodo.