Lara Lewington

Lara Lewington is one of Britain’s most trusted voices on artificial intelligence and the future of health, known for making fast evolving technology feel human, clear and relevant. Her work spans television, radio, documentaries and major tech stages, where she explores how AI is reshaping the way we live, work and age. After more than twenty years in broadcasting, she has become a leading commentator on innovation that genuinely improves lives, often taking audiences inside labs, clinics and research centres to show the real impact of intelligent systems.

Her career began at Channel 5 before she moved through a range of roles that shaped her trademark style of relatable reporting. Lara joined the BBC in 2011 as a reporter on Click, later becoming the show’s lead presenter, helping to turn it into one of the most recognisable technology programmes worldwide. She has fronted major investigations including BBC Panorama’s Beyond Human: Artificial Intelligence and Us and Radio 4’s A Documentary: By ChatGPT, tackling everything from generative AI to the ethics behind algorithmic decision making. Across BBC One’s Superhuman, Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour specials on AI and women’s health, and ITV’s Tonight, she has consistently shown how breakthroughs in robotics, diagnostics and machine learning translate into practical tools people can use in their daily lives.

Lara’s interest in future health has grown into a central pillar of her work. She is the author of ‘Hacking Humanity’, released in 2025, where she investigates how AI, gene editing and next generation robotics are transforming disease prevention and longevity science. She has studied AI ethics and travelled widely to meet the researchers shaping new models of personalised medicine. Whether reviewing an AI system that predicts cancer recurrence or showing how brain computer interfaces might support ageing populations, she brings a grounded and curious perspective. Her documentaries Forever Young and Mind Over Matter also highlight her ability to separate genuine scientific promise from hype while still presenting a hopeful vision of the years ahead.

Alongside her documentary and broadcast work, Lara is ITV Lorraine’s AI Agony Aunt, offering straightforward guidance on how to use technology with confidence. She regularly hosts and moderates at leading global events including AI Summit London, London Tech Week, Founders Forum Global and the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Innovation Incoming, where she chairs discussions with innovators, founders and policymakers. As a keynote speaker, she delivers engaging and practical insights on generative AI, ethical innovation and tech driven health, helping audiences understand what is coming next and how they can prepare for it with clarity and optimism.