Christopher Wylie

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  • Data Scientist and Social Researcher
  • Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower
  • Bestselling Author of 'Mindf*ck: Cambridge Analytica and the Plot to Break America'
  • One of TIME's "100 Most Influential People"

Best known for his role in setting up – and then taking down – his former employer, the cyberwarfare firm Cambridge Analytica, Christopher Wylie sparked a global conversation when he gave The Guardian and The New York Times documents detailing the secret workings behind the company's alleged unauthorized possession and misuse of personal data from millions of Facebook users.

Wylie witnessed firsthand how culture, information and algorithms were being weaponized by militaries, governments and companies to undermine elections around the world. His testimonies before the United States Congress and British
Parliament served as a wake-up call and have led to new legislative proposals in both countries.

In powerful, eye-opening conversations, Wylie shares his groundbreaking story, discusses the future of technology, details the power of weaponized algorithms and information warfare, and makes AI understandable, disturbing, and yet somehow compelling. 

 

 


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Past Hosts Include:
  • Big Data LDN
  • Cambridge House International
  • Forbes 30 Under 30
  • The European Commission
  • The Web Summit
  • Washington Post Live
  • The Business of Fashion
  • Bloomberg
  • In: Confidence
Rave Reviews About Christopher Wylie as a Speaker
Christopher was fantastic. We really enjoyed having him and have received a ton of positive feedback from attendees!

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CHRIS WYLIE is best known for his role in setting up – and then taking down – the infamous cyber-warfare firm Cambridge Analytica, which leveraged Facebook for nefarious political purposes. Dubbed “a pink-haired, nose-ringed oracle sent from the future,” by The New Yorker and “the millennials’ first great whistleblower," Chris speaks out about the future of technology, cybersecurity, and a well-informed citizenry in the age of a globally connected world. Listed in TIME's "100 Most Influential People in the World", Forbes’ "30 Under 30", Politico's "50 Most Influential People in Politics", and Business Insider’s "100 Coolest People in Tech," Chris' revelations exposing the rampant misuse of data rocked Silicon Valley and forced numerous Fortune 500 companies to overhaul cybersecurity and user privacy practices. His work and words have caused universities, businesses, industries, and governments around the world to take a second look at the importance and impact of digital engagements and analytics. At virtual and in-person events, with brutally honest candor, Chris makes AI understandable, disturbing – and yet somehow- compelling. His mind-bending stories about the power of weaponized algorithms and information warfare have garnered audiences of more than 15,000 people at some of leading global events, including Web Summit, the Royal Institute for International Affairs (‘Chatham House’), the European Commission, and Forbes 30 Under 30. Groups rave, "Christopher was fantastic. We received a ton of positive feedback from attendees!" (Cambridge House International). Chris chronicled the inside story of his work in his bestselling book, Mindf*ck: Cambridge Analytica and the Plot to Break America. Groups looking to glean a real-world understanding of the impact of emerging technologies look to Chris for a raw and honest account of what to do, what to expect, and how to prepare for what's next now.

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Speaker Spotlight: Christopher Wylie 

Best known for his role in setting up – and then taking down – the cyberwarfare firm Cambridge Analytica, CHRIS WYLIE has been called a pink-haired, nose-ringed oracle sent from the future,” by The New Yorker and dubbed the millennials’ first great whistleblower." Listed in TIME's "100 Most Influential People in the World," Forbes’ "30 Under 30", Politico's "50 Most Influential People in Politics", and Business Insider’s "100 Coolest People in Tech," Chris' revelations exposed the rampant misuse of data rocked Silicon Valley and forced numerous Fortune 500 companies to overhaul cybersecurity and user privacy practices. Congress held its first ever hearings on the impact of social media on democracy and Facebook experienced the largest single-day share value drop in American corporate history – twice.  Chris chronicled the inside story of his work in his bestselling book, Mindf*ck: Cambridge Analytica and the Plot to Break America

With brutally honest candor, Chris engages audiences around the world and makes AI understandable, disturbing – and yet somehow compelling. His mind-bending stories about the power of weaponized algorithms and information warfare have garnered audiences of over 15,000 people at some of the leading global events, including Web Summit, the Royal Institute for International Affairs (Chatham House), the European Commission, and Forbes 30 Under 30. When Chris speaks out about the future of technology, governments around the world take note – he has testified before the United States Congress five times, as well as at the parliaments of the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada. Rave reviews from his engagements include: "Christopher was fantastic. We really enjoyed having him and have received a ton of positive feedback from attendees!" (Cambridge House International)

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The New Yorker calls him “a pink-haired, nose-ringed oracle sent from the future”. Best known for his role in setting up – and then taking down – the cyberwarfare firm Cambridge Analytica, Chris has been listed in TIME 100 Most Influential People in the World, Forbes’ 30 Under 30, Politico ’s 50 Most Influential People in Politics and Business Insider ’s 100 Coolest People in Tech. 

Named as “the millennials’ first great whistleblower,” his revelations exposing the rampant misuse of data rocked Silicon Valley and forced numerous Fortune 500 companies to overhaul cybersecurity and user privacy practices. Congress held its first ever hearings on the impact of social media on democracy and Facebook experienced the largest single-day share value drop in American corporate history – twice. 

His evidence also exposed the deep links between the Alt-Right and Russian intelligence networks, leading to major ongoing FBI and NCA investigations in the US and UK. 

With his neon hair and brutally honest candour, Chris engages audiences around the world and makes AI understandable, disturbing – and yet somehow compelling. His mind-bending stories about the power of weaponised algorithms and information warfare have garnered audiences of over 15,000 people at some of the leading global events, including Web Summit, the Royal Institute for International Affairs (‘Chatham House’), the European Commission and Forbes 30 Under 30. 

When Chris speaks out about the future of technology, governments around the world take note – he has testified before the United States Congress five times, as well as at the parliaments of the European Union, United Kingdom and Canada. 

Splitting his time between London, New York, LA and Stockholm, Chris is currently the Director of Research for Hennes & Mauritz (‘H&M’), the largest global fashion brand. His work on quantifying fashion style with AI systems is already having a major impact on the fashion sector. A recognised expert in cultural trend forecasting, Chris also writes for the youth culture and fashion magazine Dazed and has been featured in Vogue, GQ, Esquire and PAPER.

 In a previous life, Chris worked inside the highest levels of the British government and is a graduate of the London School of Economics.