Sam Kessler
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Sam Kessler is a reporter for The Wall Street Journal based in New York City. He focuses on the intersection of power, business and technology, using data analysis and programming alongside traditional reporting to uncover investigative stories. Previously, Sam covered the crypto industry as deputy managing editor at CoinDesk, where he was part of a team that won a 2023 Gerald Loeb Award for its coverage of Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX. Sam holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Harvard University, where he led the Harvard Political Review.
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Sam Kessler has reported on the intersection of cryptocurrency and politics, including the Binance founder's ties to Trump's circle and a UAE royal's secret stake in Trump's crypto firm. They also covered AI-related mental health concerns, such as ChatGPT fueling delusional spirals.