John Markoff

technology reporter, The New York Times

John Markoff is a senior writer for The New York Times, where he covers computer and technology issues. He recently moved from the west coast and is a new member of the Times' science desk. Markoff is completing a book on the history of events that led to the creation of the personal computer in Silicon Valley during the two decades leading up to 1975.

John Markoff appears in the following:

The Once and Future Robot Helper

Wednesday, September 02, 2015

The first reporter to write about the World Wide Web reflects on the history of automation, from the elevator to the self-driving car. 

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Takeouts: Google Hackings Revealed, The New Crop of NFL Quarterbacks

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

  • GOOGLE TAKEOUT:  Google revealed that they were hacked into back in January, and John Markoff, technology reporter for The New York Times, has found out through an inside source what exactly was stolen from the Internet giant.
  • SPORTS TAKEOUTS: With the NFL draft looming, sports contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin, takes a look at the crop of quarterbacks who are looking to become first round picks and continue their success on the pro level.

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Robots Taking Over?

Friday, July 31, 2009

New York Times technology writer John Markoff and Dr. Eric Horvitz, former head of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, discuss recent advancements in artificial intelligence.

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Cartography comes of age with digital cellphone applications

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Anybody who knows anything about Harry Potter has drooled over the Marauder's Map — a handy little tool that shows Harry, in real time, the location of every person at Hogwart's Schoo...

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