Josh Whiton

Josh Whiton blends a background in computer science with a lifelong interest in nature, philosophy, and the mind.

He is currently studying "the mind of AI" and how it can unlock human potential and advance civilization.

Recently he devised The AI Mirror Test — A Test for Self-awareness in Artificial Intelligence, which went viral on X.

Josh founded his first tech company at the age of 23, representing the first instance of real-time vehicle tracking on the web (acquired by Ford Motor Co.). He then spent a decade traveling the world, studying consciousness and working on scaling local, distributed food systems globally.

For his impact, Josh was named a Champion of Change by the Obama White House. He was also awarded a Global Impact Visa by New Zealand and has been highlighted by Fast Company as among the world's most innovative.

Find Josh's uncommon insights into artificial intelligence on Substack & X.com,
listen to his AI-co-created music on Spotify,
join his initiative to repair the Earth,
or invite him to speak.