Madhumita Murgia is an award-winning journalist, author, and motivational speaker who specialises in the complex and rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. She is currently the Artificial Intelligence Editor at the Financial Times, where she leads global coverage on AI and its far-reaching impact on society, politics, and the economy. As a speaker, Madhumita delivers powerful and thought-provoking talks on topics such as data privacy, algorithmic discrimination, labour rights in the digital age, and the human consequences of AI. Her insights are informed by years of investigative journalism and deep understanding of how technology shapes our world, making her a sought-after voice in conversations about ethical innovation and digital responsibility.
Madhumita’s career began in an entirely different field. She first worked on AIDS vaccine research at the University of Oxford, where she gained a strong foundation in science and analytical thinking. However, her passion for storytelling and desire to explore the human side of scientific developments led her to pivot towards journalism. Over the years, Madhumita has held influential roles as Technology Editor at The Telegraph and Associate Editor at WIRED UK. These positions allowed her to hone her ability to communicate complex technological issues to broad audiences, setting the stage for her later success as a writer and speaker.
In 2016, Madhumita joined the Financial Times as the European Technology Correspondent, and by 2023, she was promoted to become the publication’s first Artificial Intelligence Editor. In 2024, she published her critically acclaimed book Code Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI, which was shortlisted for the inaugural Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction. That same year, she was named Science & Technology Journalist of the Year at the UK Press Awards and delivered a TEDx talk titled “How data brokers sell your identity.” These recent milestones underscore her expertise in demystifying complex technological issues and humanising the conversation around AI.
Organisations invite Madhumita to speak because she brings clarity, empathy, and a global perspective to pressing issues in technology. Her ability to weave together compelling human stories with rigorous reporting makes her an engaging and motivational speaker. Whether addressing corporate leaders, policy-makers, or general audiences, Madhumita inspires critical thinking about the role technology plays in shaping a more equitable and ethical future.
