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Nicholas Thompson is a highly respected voice in the cyber security and technology space, renowned for his thought leadership at the intersection of media, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation. As the current CEO of The Atlantic and Co-Founder of SpeakEasy AI, Nicholas blends journalistic integrity with cutting-edge tech insights, making him a sought-after speaker on cyber security’s evolving challenges. His past roles as Editor-in-Chief of WIRED and Editor at The New Yorker positioned him at the heart of tech reporting, giving him unique access to the industry’s leading minds and developments.
Nicholas’s career has been shaped by a rare ability to translate complex technological concepts into accessible narratives. After graduating from Stanford University in 1997, he swiftly rose through the editorial ranks—from The Washington Monthly to Legal Affairs, before joining WIRED in 2005. His investigative work has garnered critical acclaim, with stories like “The Great Escape” even adapted into Ben Affleck’s Oscar-winning film “Argo”. This journalistic rigour underpins his credibility as a cyber security speaker, equipping him with the ability to dissect nuanced threats and offer practical, forward-thinking solutions to business and government audiences.
His tenure at WIRED and later The Atlantic has seen Nicholas explore the ethical and societal implications of emerging technologies, particularly AI. In 2022, he co-founded SpeakEasy AI, a platform aimed at creating more positive online environments using AI-powered moderation tools. His passion for leveraging technology as a force for good extends to his keynote topics, where he discusses the future of digital platforms, the responsibilities of legacy media in tech governance, and how AI can—and should—be used to enhance organisational resilience in an increasingly digital world.
With a career steeped in top-tier journalism, cutting-edge AI advocacy, and digital strategy, Nicholas Thompson stands as a trusted and insightful guide to the cyber security challenges of today and tomorrow. To equip your organisation with actionable insight from one of the tech world’s sharpest minds, hire Nicholas Thompson via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency.
Nicholas Thompson is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
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“Nick was fantastic! He struck the perfect balance of where he thinks AI is going long-term and the near-term practical implications for business leaders. He also had a great style about him – down to earth and humorous. Really, we couldn’t be happier!”
“He was unbelievable. Not one person had anything negative to say, in fact, the opposite. Everyone thought he was so entertaining, smart, insightful, and compelling. We want to hire him again.”
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