Walt Mossberg

Walt Mossberg is a prominent American technology journalist and currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the News Literacy Project (NLP). His election to this role was announced on March 27, 2024, alongside Karen Wickre, who became the board chair.1 Mossberg has been a board member of NLP since December 2014, contributing his extensive expertise in journalism and technology to support the organization's mission of combating misinformation and promoting news literacy.24

Career Overview

Mossberg has had a distinguished career in journalism, particularly in technology reporting. He was the principal technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal from 1991 until his retirement in 2013. During this time, he created the influential "Personal Technology" column and was known for his insightful reviews and critiques of consumer technology.3

In addition to his work at The Wall Street Journal, Mossberg co-founded several notable media outlets:

• AllThingsD: A technology news site and conference series he developed with Kara Swisher.
• Recode: Launched in 2014, this site focuses on technology news and analysis.
• Code Conference: A premier technology conference that features interviews with leading figures in the tech industry.

After leaving The Wall Street Journal, he served as Executive Editor at The Verge from 2015 to 2017, where he continued to influence tech journalism through both written content and podcasts.23

Education

Mossberg holds a Bachelor’s degree in Politics from Brandeis University and a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia University.23

Contributions to News Literacy

In his role at NLP, Mossberg emphasizes the importance of equipping individuals with the skills necessary to discern fact from fiction in an age of rampant misinformation. He believes that the rise of generative AI poses new challenges for truth discernment, making NLP's work increasingly vital.15

Mossberg's influence extends beyond his writing; he is recognized as one of the most influential voices in technology journalism, having received numerous awards throughout his career, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Gerald R. Loeb Awards for Business Journalism in 2017.23