Matene Toure is a journalist and editor whose work bridges technology, politics, and culture. Based in New York, she serves as Associate Editor at ZDNET, where she covers emerging AI and surveillance technologies with a focus on their impact on minoritized and local communities. Alongside this, she contributes as a fact‑checker for Logic Magazine, ensuring editorial rigor in long‑form journalism and critical essays.

Her career path reflects both breadth and depth: from communications roles in public affairs, including Maya Wiley’s mayoral campaign and an internship at SKDK, to editorial work at Boston Review. Since 2022, she has also built a portfolio as a freelance journalist and culture writer, producing articles that explore the intersections of technology, business, and society. This mix of newsroom, campaign, and magazine experience has given her a unique lens on how information flows across civic and cultural spaces.

Toure’s academic background complements her professional journey. She earned a Master’s in Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism from The New School (2022–2024), after completing a Bachelor’s in International Political Economy at Fordham University (2016–2020). With this foundation, she continues to shape conversations around innovation, surveillance, and cultural critique, positioning herself as a rising voice in journalism that values both critical analysis and accessible storytelling.