Author name: Sam Torres
Sam Torres is an AI news reporter and technology analyst covering breaking developments across the artificial intelligence industry, with a particular focus on AI policy, startup ecosystems, and the societal impact of large-scale AI deployments. Before joining AI Stack Digest, Sam worked as a technology correspondent for Reuters and contributed to MIT Technology Review, covering everything from AI regulation in Washington to frontier model releases from leading research labs. Sam holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Journalism from Columbia University. At AI Stack Digest, Sam is responsible for the site's daily AI news digests and breaking news coverage, synthesising fast-moving developments from academic preprints, company announcements, and regulatory bodies into clear, well-contextualised reporting. Sam has interviewed AI researchers, policy makers, and startup founders, and brings a broad network of industry contacts to his reporting. Outside of journalism, Sam is an active participant in AI safety forums and advocates for transparent AI governance. He is based in Washington, D.C.