Editor at Large for Wired; Author of "Hackers" & "Crypto"; Silicon Valley Forum Visionary; Digital Revolution Investigator

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Steven Levy Biography

Steven Levy, Wired Editor at Large, is recognized for his analysis and documentation of the digital revolution and its impact on society. Levy began his career with an assignment for Rolling Stone on hackers, a subculture then largely unknown, and identified early the significance of the digital revolution as a central narrative in modern history. His book "Hackers" is considered a classic in computer history and has influenced many to pursue careers in technology, earning recognition from PC Magazine readers as a leading science and technology book.

Levy continued his work in technology journalism at Newsweek, serving as senior editor and chief technology correspondent. He later joined Wired magazine full time, having contributed to the publication since its inception. Levy also played a key role at Medium, launching a technology-focused site aimed at evolving digital journalism. His books, including "Crypto," which received the grand e-book prize at the Frankfurt Book Fair, and "In the Plex," an in-depth examination of Google's internal operations, have shaped public understanding of technology, cryptography, blockchain, and artificial intelligence.

In addition to his writing, Levy is a frequent speaker on topics such as hacker ethics, the influence of technology firms, and the future shaped by AI and big data. His insights are informed by decades of relationships with technology leaders including Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Steve Jobs. Levy's work has appeared in Harper's Magazine, The New Yorker, and Rolling Stone. His contributions to technology discourse were recognized with induction as a SVForum Visionary. Levy's true crime book, "The Unicorn’s Secret," was adapted into the NBC miniseries "The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer," reflecting his range in covering both technology and true crime.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/05/2026.

Steven Levy Speaking Topics

  • Security, Privacy & Technology

  • In the Plex: How Google Thinks, Works & Shapes Our Lives

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Steven Levy Videos

From Optimism to Reckoning: Reflections on Silicon Valley

From Optimism to Reckoning: Reflections on Silicon Valley

episode of The Radical Candor Podcast Kim & Jason are in conversation with Steven Levy. His recent article “I thought I knew Silicon Valley"

Steven Levy on Google

Steven Levy on Google

Steven Levy, Wired Senior Writer, and recent author of In The Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives, talks about what was most...

Steven Levy at the NYS Writers Institute in 2012

Steven Levy at the NYS Writers Institute in 2012

Steven Levy, "America's premier technology journalist" (Siva Vaidhyanathan, The Washington Post), is the author most recently of In the Plex: How...

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