Steven LEVY

Editor at Large

WIRED

Artificial Intelligence

About Me

Hi, I'm Steven, editor at large at WIRED. In a long career covering tech, 'I've worked for Rolling Stone, Newsweek and others. I've written 8 books on subjects like Google, Facebook, Crypto, the Macintosh, and Artificial Life. Lately I've been writing a lot about AI.

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What You’re Looking For: How AI Is Changing Search Engines

For over 25 years, search engines have been our primary gateway to the internet. Today, the emergence of AI-driven search engines has the potential to reshape the search landscape, transforming not only the way we consume content but also how we navigate online. Media traffic and associated revenue models are now under scrutiny, as AI might disrupt traditional ad-based frameworks. Challenges associated with AI-powered search engines have emerged, while AI-applications open new avenues for revenue models. Are we really at a turning point in the evolution of search? What could these changes mean for sales and marketing strategies? How will AI impact the user journey when searching for information?

AI Agents and the Future of Programming

AI agents are joining the developer workforce. Join GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke and Wired editor at large Steven Levy for an in-depth conversation on the future of software engineering, GitHub Copilot, and how developers will collaborate with their agentic peer programmers.

From Words to Action: Exploring the Global Landscape of AI Regulation

The race to regulate AI is (still) on, with the U.S., Europe, China, and other global powers vying for leadership. This session dives into the diverse legislative approaches and practical implementations shaping the future of AI. We’ll explore how geopolitical alliances and rivalries influence the development and enforcement of these regulations, and the extent to which these varying regulatory frameworks are driving – or stifling? – innovation.