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Alex Wilkins is a news reporter at New 女生小视频 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 New 女生小视频 Weekly, and also interviews leading scientists on the podcast . He is experienced with live events, hosting events and panels, such as for New 女生小视频’s Emerging Technologies Summit and New 女生小视频 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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