Stephen Witt

Stephen Witt is a Los Angeles-based author, investigative journalist, and television producer known for his explorations of technology and culture. Witt gained international recognition with his debut book, "How Music Got Free," a narrative history chronicling the invention of the MP3, the rise of digital music piracy, and the transformation of the music industry. The book earned nominations for honors including the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize, and the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year. He recently published "The Thinking Machine" the history of artificial intelligence giant Nvidia.

Witt has contributed to television documentaries, including adaptations of his own work, further establishing his presence in media related to technology and society.

Witt's journalism has appeared in publications such as The New Yorker, The New York Times, Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, and GQ, reflecting his versatility across technology, business, and culture. His investigative work is characterized by deep reporting and a focus on making complex technological and cultural shifts accessible to broad audiences.

Witt expanded his portfolio with the publication of "The Thinking Machine," a history of Nvidia and a biography of its CEO Jensen Huang, further chronicling pivotal moments in the digital era. He is a frequent guest at conferences, podcasts, and media events, sharing insights on innovation, disruption, and the human stories behind technological change. Witt's career focuses on illuminating the forces shaping the digital world, contributing to contemporary discourse on technology and culture.