Katie Collins
Principle Writer
CNET
United Kingdom
CNET
United Kingdom
Katie is an award-winning technology journalist working as Principal Writer for US tech site CNET. Based in the UK, she covers the latest trends, innovations and challenges in the European tech scene and the wider global consumer technology industry. Katie writes across a broad range of topics, including mobile, AI, robotics, climate, tech policy and digital culture. She is a member of the Oxford Climate Journalism Network and has a special interest in covering sustainability in the tech sector. She was once described by London's Evening Standard as a "living synth" for having a chip injected into her hand.
Sessions
6 Sep 2026 – 13:30
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
Beyond the Prompt: Why Voice is Becoming the Interface for AI Agents
AI is moving beyond chatbots and prompts, towards systems that can understand human intent and act on it. In this fireside chat, CNET’s Katie Collins joins Brandon Lutz, Head of EMEA Marketing at Plaud, to explore the rise of voice and AI wearables, Plaud’s rapid success in redefining how people capture and use context and intent, and its vision for a future where AI becomes a more natural, always-on work companion.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Language: English