Lara Bender
Lara Bender is a journalist specializing in Artificial Intelligence, data protection, and digital power structures. After studying Political Science and completing a Master's in Data Journalism in Amsterdam, she began her career in the tech department of a major daily newspaper.
She researches AI projects of large corporations, open models, questionable training data, and speaks with developers, ethicists, and whistleblowers. Her articles are characterized by depth, critical distance, and a clear, accessible style.
Lara's journalistic goal: Make complex AI topics understandable for everyone – while not shying away from uncomfortable truths.