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Alex Wilkins
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Alex Wilkins is a news reporter at ×îÐÂÂ鶹ÊÓƵ focused on physics and technology, with particular interests in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and astronomy.
He has reported on the frontiers of artificial general intelligence, world-first astronomical discoveries and leading biotechnology research, such as the quest for human hibernation. He writes a bimonthly column on artificial intelligence, examining the latest AI research trends.
He talks about his reporting regularly on ×îÐÂÂ鶹ÊÓƵ Weekly, and also interviews leading scientists on the podcast . He is experienced with live events, hosting events and panels, such as for ×îÐÂÂ鶹ÊÓƵ’s Emerging Technologies Summit and ×îÐÂÂ鶹ÊÓƵ Live. He has a BSc in physics from King's College London and an MSc in digital journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London.
He previously worked at Metro.co.uk, where he covered science and technology. You can contact him at Alex.Wilkins@newscientist.com.
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