TheBridge profile: Pamela De La Rosa

Name: Pamela De La Rosa

Current city: Brooklyn, NY

Current job: OSINT Analyst at Logically AI

Past job: Intelligence Analyst at Meta via Pinkerton

Q. How are you currently bridging the gap between innovation and regulation? Logically is a tech company that develops AI to fight misinformation at scale using expert fact checkers, OSINT investigations, and data science to tackle the individual, institutional, and societal harms caused by misleading and deceptive online discourse. The company helps private and public sector organizations better understand the information environments of public health, elections, and more. Our team advocates for greater private-public sector collaboration between governments, fact-checkers, advocacy groups, and platforms and is continually innovating to better inform clients and policymakers of the manipulative tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) used by actors spreading disinformation, which can in turn help develop regulations.

Q. What can innovators learn from policymakers? Policymakers typically think about all the possible implications that technologies can have on society. Innovators need those that have expertise on how a certain technology can impact children, public health, national security, etc. Innovators, in my opinion, should consult with policymakers to ensure that their products are safe for society at large.

Q. What can policymakers learn from innovators? To take risks! Innovation surpasses regulation in many aspects of technology. And that's a problem. The United States Federal Government has yet to pass any meaningful measures to protect children online, yet new technologies are coming out that could exacerbate issues related to trust and safety for children. Policymakers should work faster to ensure that tech innovations are safe for society. In a perfect world, I envision policymakers that are ahead of the curb when it comes to innovations and their safety.

Q. Why are you part of TheBridge community? Or, why do you think it's important this community exists for tech, policy and political professionals? Connecting with like-minded people is essential for systemic change. I think that all the great tech leaders of TheBridge community believe in the importance of equitable access to cyberspace whilst keeping it safe and free for all.

Q. Job advice in three words? Let curiousity lead

Q. Can you describe a skill you have carried throughout your career that has always proved to be valuable? My writing and research skills. I've worked hard to cultivate these skills and they've paid off. Learning to research and communicate effectively is important if you want people to listen to what you have to say.

Q. What is the best job interview question you have ever been asked? Who is your favorite character from The Office?

Q. Favorite spot for a coffee meeting? There are so many great coffee shops in NYC but I would say my favorite currently is Aura Cafe in Brooklyn.

Q. Favorite book? Pretty much anything sci-fi. I'm currently reading Project Hail Mary which is GREAT! But I can't recommend enough anything from Octavia Butler, she is by far my favorite writer.

Q. Favorite podcast? I'm a huge fan of ThroughLine by NPR.

Q. Everyday is probably different, but are there certain skills you think are essential to your job? Research. As an open-source intelligence analyst my research skills are paramount. Sifting through countess pieces of information is daunting. Understanding, not just what to look for, but how to look for information saves me countless hours of research time.

Q. Startup to watch? Waev. Waev is a blockchain-based start-up dedicated to the future of consumer data protection.

Q. Favorite under-the-radar company? Google's Jigsaw. Technically Google is not under the radar but Jigsaw is. I wish more people knew about them. They are dedicated to creating technologies to combat all sorts of misinformation online.

Q. Do you have a morning routine? I always try to start my day with a cup of tea. It grounds me and prepares me for the day ahead.

Q. How do you unwind after work? Cooking, working out, long walks in the park, and taking care of my many plants!

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