Will Knight

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Senior writer at WIRED covering AI. Previously wrote for MIT Technology Review on machine learning, China's AI boom, and silicon innovation. Studied anthropology at University of the Arts London and University of Kent. Known for making complex AI concepts accessible. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Will Knight covers artificial intelligence and robotics, focusing on cutting-edge developments and their societal impact. Recent stories explore advanced robots, AI consciousness, and the unpredictable behavior of AI agents.

Recent articles

• I've Covered Robots for Years. This One Is DifferentWIRED · Apr 29, 2026
• I Loved My OpenClaw AI Agent—Until It Turned on MeWIRED · Feb 11, 2026
• AI’s Next Frontier? An Algorithm for ConsciousnessWIRED · Oct 27, 2025
• How AI Is Upending Politics, Tech, the Media, and MoreWIRED · Sep 15, 2025

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