Podcast appearances and mentions of karen hao

Karen Hao joins The Nerve's Carole Cadwalladr for an eye-watering insider account of Sam Altman's Open AI and the burgeoning resistance against it. When it comes to Artificial Intelligence, what do we really have to be afraid of? When long-time AI expert and award-winning journalist Karen Hao began covering OpenAI in 2019, she thought they were the good guys. Founded as a nonprofit with safety enshrined as its core mission, it was meant, its leader Sam Altman told us, to act as a check against more purely market forces. But the mask quickly fell. She witnessed the company's meteoric rise first-hand, and as the company came to abandon its founding principles, she sounded the alarm about the sinister impact the company and the wider industry is having on society. As Artificial Intelligence becomes a common enemy, creatives, protesters, labourers, and researchers across the world are fighting back; and Karen is at the heart of documenting this burgeoning global movement. An unmissable listen for anyone concerned with the seismic impacts of this new technology and the motives of the people who make it. This episode is presented in partnership with The Nerve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this eye-opening conversation, journalist and bestselling author Karen Hao pulls back the curtain on the AI race, revealing the hidden human, environmental, and economic consequences behind the technologies reshaping our world. Drawing from years of reporting and hundreds of interviews, Karen explores who holds the power, who pays the price, and why the story of artificial intelligence is ultimately a story about people. This episode will challenge assumptions, spark important conversations, and leave you thinking differently about progress, ambition, and what kind of future we actually want to create. Get your copy of NY Times Bestseller The Empire of AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Interface is your weekly guide to the tech rewiring your week and your world. Hosted by journalists Thomas Germain, Nicky Woolf, and Karen Hao, each episode unpacks, week by week, how technology is shaping all our futures. No guests. No jargon. Just three sharp voices debating the stories that matter - whether they shook a government, broke the internet, or quietly tipped the balance of power.In this episode, Tom and Nicky head deep into the TikTok Farlands - the semi mythical place you supposedly reach if you scroll too far, too late, until your feed stops looking normal and starts serving up surreal, eerie and deeply unhinged videos. The name comes from Minecraft's Far Lands, the glitched edge of the map where the world used to break apart, and TikTok users have borrowed it to describe the “end of the algorithm”: a strange zone of distorted edits, ominous warnings, weirdcore imagery and recurring figures like the now iconic fat bee playing the violin. TikTok's Farlands have become a shorthand for what happens when doomscrolling tips into digital folklore.But the Farlands aren't just a joke. Tom and Nicky ask what this trend says about internet culture now. In a platform ecosystem dominated by polish, branding and optimisation, the Farlands feel like the return of an older internet: raw, surreal, handmade and proudly bizarre. At the same time, the meme also works as a critique of doomscrolling itself — turning algorithmic exhaustion into shared mythology, and making people newly conscious of how deep into the feed they've wandered.So in this episode, we ask: is the TikTok Farlands a genuine return of weird, creative internet culture — or just another algorithmic genre?Also in this episode: Karen looks at how AI detection tools may be changing the way we all write. As detectors spread through schools, publishing and professional life, students, teachers and writers are increasingly shaping their prose around what software might flag - dropping stylistic quirks, sanding off rhythm, and checking their own work in advance for fear of a false accusation. Researchers say the central problem is not just whether detectors catch AI, but how they balance false positives and false negatives in high stakes settings. And with a growing parallel market of “humanizer” tools promising to make AI text sound more human - and pass detection - the result may be an arms race that leaves everyone writing in a flatter, safer and more paranoid style.To hear more, search The Interface wherever you get your BBC podcasts.

When you talk to a chatbot, it can feel like technological magic. But behind the illusion of engineering brilliance is an open secret in the tech industry: that tens of thousands of workers, many based in Africa, spend their days teaching AI how to speak, respond, and even simulate intimacy. Michael Geoffrey Asia is one of them. He's part of the hidden human workforce behind the bots.We look at the emotional toll for the humans on the other side of the screen, and ask if users are pouring their secrets and souls into the systems, believing them to be private, unfeeling machines — how private is your AI relationship?This episode features Karen Hao, Michael Geoffrey Asia, and Shuby Goel.

It has been a year since Aaron Bastani first met with AI investigative journalist Karen Hao, to discuss her book Empire of AI.  A year is a long time, in the fastest growing sector on the planet. To bring us up to date, Aaron and Karen sat down again to discuss the major shifts in the empire – and their impacts on us all.  Billions of people now use, AI as it has become more integrated into our lives, from chatbots, Google searches, predictive text, and beyond. At the same time, there has been a groundswell of fear and even anger about the arrival of the most disruptive technology of the 21st century: its impact on jobs, its use of resources, and the reckless behaviour of its billionaire founders. What have been the changes at the top of the major AI companies: OpenAI, Google, xAI and Anthropic? As Elon Musk approaches trillionaire status, how is he making this much money? What impact is the rollout of AI at such speed and scale having on the economy? What forms of resistance to this form of AI are emerging?  And why are billionaires all choosing to build their bunkers in New Zealand?

Dalla AI WEEK, in questo episodio live di Intelligenza Artificiale Spiegata Semplice, Giacinto Fiore intervista Karen Hao, giornalista di fama internazionale e autrice del bestseller Empire of AI, uno dei libri più discussi e influenti sul mondo dell'Intelligenza Artificiale.Attraverso anni di ricerca, interviste esclusive e un accesso senza precedenti ai protagonisti della rivoluzione tecnologica, Karen Hao racconta il dietro le quinte della corsa globale all'AI, analizzando il potere crescente delle Big Tech, le dinamiche che guidano aziende come OpenAI e le implicazioni economiche, sociali e geopolitiche di questa trasformazione.Nel corso della conversazione, Giacinto e Karen approfondiscono il ruolo di figure chiave come Sam Altman, le tensioni tra innovazione e responsabilità, le sfide legate alla concentrazione del potere tecnologico e le conseguenze che l'AI potrebbe avere sul futuro delle nostre società.Un confronto esclusivo e senza filtri per comprendere cosa si nasconde davvero dietro l'Intelligenza Artificiale che sta cambiando il mondo, tra ambizioni, interessi strategici e le domande più urgenti sul futuro dell'umanità.Pasquale Viscanti e Giacinto Fiore ti guideranno alla scoperta di quello che sta accadendo grazie o a causa dell'Intelligenza Artificiale, spiegandola semplice.Puoi iscriverti anche alla newsletter su: https://www.iaspiegatasemplice.it

OpenAI chief Sam Altman once wrote that the most successful people don't build companies, they “create religions”. Will artificial intelligence really solve humanity's greatest problems and elevate humans to a heaven-like state like the tech bros claim – or just ruin our civilisation? Best-selling author and investigative journalist Karen Hao gained unprecedented access to OpenAI to unearth the story of what's really going on inside a project that could transform humanity. She talks to Seth Thévoz about the disturbing story she discovered for her new book Empire of AI: Inside the Reckless Race for Total Domination.   • Buy Karen's book Empire of AI: Inside the Reckless Race for Total Domination from our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund the podcast by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too.• Back us on Patreon – www.patreon.com/bunkercastWritten and presented by Seth Thévoz. Producer: James Liddell. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI chief Sam Altman once wrote that the most successful people don't build companies, they “create religions”. Will artificial intelligence really solve humanity's greatest problems and elevate humans to a heaven-like state like the tech bros claim – or just ruin our civilisation? Best-selling author and investigative journalist Karen Hao gained unprecedented access to OpenAI to unearth the story of what's really going on inside a project that could transform humanity. She talks to Seth Thévoz about the disturbing story she discovered for her new book Empire of AI: Inside the Reckless Race for Total Domination.    • Buy Karen's book Empire of AI: Inside the Reckless Race for Total Domination from our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund the podcast by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. • Back us on Patreon – www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Seth Thévoz. Producer: James Liddell. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In his essay this week on the way forward for Britain, Tony Blair posits that "governing in the age of AI will be the principal challenge. And opportunity" for our political class.Karen Hao certainly agrees that it will be one of the defining challenges of our lives. An MIT grad, she started off in Silicon Valley, before turning to journalism and becoming one of the most authoritative reporters on the new world of AI. She is deeply alarmed by the AI race, and by the companies - and men - leading the pursuit.Her book, 'Empire of AI', contends that these new giants of industry have weaponised the sales pitch around AI to extract immense resources to swell their bottom line, and erode democracies around the world in the process.Lewis sat down with her to discuss the acutely political nature of AI, the new, uniquely powerful empires being built, and how - and if - democracies can wrestle back control.The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

Headlines for May 22, 2026; “Politically Driven Epidemic”: Ebola Response Hampered by Impoverishment & U.S. Global Health Cuts; Stephen Colbert Out at CBS as Trump Weaponizes Regulatory Power to Control the Media: David Sirota; “AI Resist List”: Karen Hao on Data Center Resistance, Tech Billionaires, “Empire of AI” & More

Headlines for May 22, 2026; “Politically Driven Epidemic”: Ebola Response Hampered by Impoverishment & U.S. Global Health Cuts; Stephen Colbert Out at CBS as Trump Weaponizes Regulatory Power to Control the Media: David Sirota; “AI Resist List”: Karen Hao on Data Center Resistance, Tech Billionaires, “Empire of AI” & More

Artificial intelligence is often sold as inevitable — a force that will transform our lives for the better. But Karen Hao believes that story is too simple, and too convenient.An author and journalist, she has spent years investigating the people behind the AI boom. In her book Empire of AI, she argues that the technology is not just being built — it's being shaped by a small group of companies driven by competition and a desire for dominance.In this episode, Krishnan delves into whether she is now an activist as she continues to challenge the idea that AI's future is already written. So, who really decides how AI develops — and is it too late to change course?

We are reckoning with truths that are a bit uncomfortable. AI is not just a tool, but something people are relating to - personally. For kids and teens, we're finding that that can be extremely dangerous.In this episode, Shannon Peavey speaks with Tracy Pizzo Frey, a veteran technology leader including 11 years at Google where she oversaw Responsible AI for Google Cloud. As a consultant, she worked with Common Sense Media to develop a system for assessing the risks of large language models and AGI, with a particular focus on kids and teens.Tracy brings deep technical experience and knowledge of how technology shapes behavior. Drawing on lessons from social media and emerging research, she explores what feels different about AI.For young people who are still developing social and emotional skills, these interactions may have unique implications. AI systems are responsive and engaging, but they do not challenge users or help them navigate real-world complexity in the same way humans do. Over time, that difference may influence how teens build coping skills, relationships, and a sense of self.Through her work with Common Sense Media, Tracy has evaluated leading AI systems and reached some important conclusions. Today's models are not designed to serve as mental health companions for kids or teens, even though many young people are already engaging with them in ways that resemble emotional support.Tracy shares how these assessments were created, what they measure, and what they reveal about the current state of AI safety. She offers a grounded perspective on building & using these technologies responsibly, especially when younger users are already deeply involved..00:20 AI's effect on kids 02:07 Why harms are specific to kids & teens 04:50 AI is not a search engine07:27 Kids & teachers are often earliest adopters 08:06 Tech companies know more than they let on 09:15 Common Sense Media's risk assessment project09:57 Let's not repeat mistakes 11:24 Tracy's involvement13:11 Set your charter 14:50 Bring diverse, multi-disciplinary teams 16:25 Why psychological safety is important 17:38 Distilling masses of information into risk assessments18:48 Why hype matters20:30 How the team looked at social media 23:20 Early assessment of potential harms25:10 Character.ai as precursor to interaction with LLMs26:00 ‘Everything in the whole wide world'27:13 Why kids are different32:18 The danger of so-called frictionless relationships33:02 The best way to test36:50 Some surprising findings39:08 How tech can reshape a worldview41:02 There are good people, but - business models43:30 Know the tradeoffs45:07 The fact-to-fiction scale46:30 Some positivity48:00 Books, lawsuits, and resources

Obrodziło nam książkami na wiosnę! Na półkach jest tyle dobrych pozycji o technologiach, że miałyśmy problem, co wybrać! Ale wybrałyśmy trzy, przekrojowe książki - i tylko jedna jest o AI. Druga jest o uwielbianej korporacji. Ten tytuł może sprawić, że spojrzycie na nią inaczej. A trzecia o tym, jak FBI wystrychnęło na dudka tysiące mafiozów. KSIĄŻKI: 5:15 - Karen Hao, “Imperium sztucznej inteligencji. Sny i koszmary w OpenAI Sama Altmana”, tłum. tłumaczenie Piotr Grzegorzewski , Wyd. Szczeliny, 2026 16:26 - Patrick McGee, “Apple w Chinach: Jak najwspanialsza firma na świecie dała się złapać w chińską pułapkę”, tłum. Marek Rostocki, Wyd. Prześwity, 2026 32:57 - Joseph Cox, “Anom. Największa operacja FBI przeciwko światowej przestępczości”, tłum. Hanna Pustuła-Lewicka, Wyd. Czarne, 2026. Polecane archiwalne odcinki Techstorii: odc. 55 (O Apple po Jobsie): https://open.spotify.com/episode/1urqtqgK5LL1GTS7GvJSUq?si=plHTssThS163vKGaRgEF2Q odc. 120 (O związkach Apple z Chinami): https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MaCjIhCq0jQdn7uiueutU?si=dX6oCEnfQeWyJ78CIKg0iQ odc. 162 (O relacji AI i rynku pracy): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5muHsEyiF5EaqmsCEzAp2x?si=27b980ed88da42a1 odc. 163 (O generalnej AI): https://open.spotify.com/episode/6F8J3xr3UwdEYeJJfTbxXy?si=h_yEI6BLSdeMj0e7o1xesA https://open.spotify.com/episode/6F8J3xr3UwdEYeJJfTbxXy?si=PDn_KhCrRAmXeTg3x61eGg Zapraszamy do słuchania!

In the first of a two-part discussion, David and Kate reflect on a recent convening in Zambia that brought together activists, technologists, researchers, and civil society groups concerned with the impacts of AI infrastructure and large-scale data centres. They discuss the influence of Karen Hao's book Empire of AI, the emergence of global resistance movements around extractive AI development, and the distinction between AI as a useful tool and the broader systems of power shaping its deployment. The conversation highlights growing concerns around the resource demands and extractive dynamics associated with large-scale AI infrastructure.

Artificial intelligence is being sold to us as the future. Faster, smarter, more efficient, maybe even world changing. But as a handful of tech companies race to build ever more powerful AI, there are growing questions about secrecy, exploitation, and the extraordinary concentration of power behind the scenes. Journalist Karen Hao has spent years reporting on OpenAI and the global AI industry, and in her book Empire of AI, she argues this isn’t just a story about technology, it’s a story about ideology, labour, resources, and control. Today on The Front Page, Karen Hao joins us to unpack the rise of OpenAI, Sam Altman, and the real cost of the AI arms race. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dobrze wiedzieliśmy jak działa "czarna skrzynka" i z czego się składa – jakie są jej limity, obiektywne ograniczenia, zwłaszcza koszty społeczne i środowiskowe oraz ryzyka jej nieuregulowanej ekspansji i bezkrytycznego stosowania. Wszystko to było doskonale wiadome i znane badaczom AI na długo przed rokiem 2022, z prac Emily Bender, Francisa Cholleta, Kate Crawford, Timnit Gebru, Karen Hao, Vladana Jolera, Melanie Mitchell, Garego Marcusa i szeregu innych. Latem 2022 zespół Biennale Warszawa zaprezentował głośną, szeroko komentowaną wystawę "Seeing Stones and Spaces Beyond the Valley / Widzące kamienie i przestrzenie poza Doliną" (https://2022.biennalewarszawa.pl/en/widzace-kamienie-i-przestrzenie-poza-dolina/). Wydawała się wówczas "kropką nad i" w tym temacie – dobitnym podsumowaniem krytycznej, skrupulatnej badawczo, rzetelnej metodologicznie i społeczne odpowiedzialnej opowieści o AI. Jesienią pojawił się jednak GPT-3.5, a media zalała fala opowieści o hodowaniu nowego gatunku superinteligencji, która odczuwa ból, jest samoświadoma i ma wolną wolę. Badacze przecierali oczy ze zdumienia – jak to możliwe, że ta dziwaczna, fantasmagoryczna opowieść, od blisko pół wieku obecna na marginesach nauki i lekceważona przez krytyczny mainstream, nagle stała się narracją masową, oficjalną, popularyzowaną w najbardziej zasięgowych mediach? Co stało się z krytycznym, naukowym dyskursem? Jakie ryzyka to niesie? Komu się to opłaca? Gościem 4. odcinka "Limitów AI" jest Bartosz Frąckowiak – jeden z kuratorów wystawy, ówczesny wicedyrektor Biennale Warszawa (2017-2022), obecnie zaś analityk i doradca w zakresie foresightu strategicznego w Strategic Dreamers. Special Guest: Bartosz Frąckowiak.

Verb Wellington's Claire Mabey chats to Jesse about what she's been reading: Empire of AI by Karen Hao The Other Catherine by Lauren Keenan Hekate by Nikita Gill

No-one knows what the future of AI has in store for us, and one journalist has raised concerns about the impact of the technology. When investigative journalist Karen Hao started looking into Sam Altman's OpenAI, she had hopes for the technology, but extensive research and unparalleled access to those closest to the AI arms race left her with a different view. Her work in this space has made her one of the foremost tech journos covering AI. She's been listed in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People. She's heading to New Zealand for the Auckland Writers Festival with her book EMPIRE OF AI: Inside the Reckless Race for Total Domination. "My criticism of companies that use this kind of rhetoric is that they are essentially just leveraging the lack of a shared definition as a way to just hype up their technologies." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No-one knows what the future of AI has in store for us, and one journalist has raised concerns about the impact of the technology. When investigative journalist Karen Hao started looking into Sam Altman's OpenAI, she had hopes for the technology, but extensive research and unparalleled access to those closest to the AI arms race left her with a different view. Her work in this space has made her one of the foremost tech journos covering AI. She's been listed in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People. She's heading to New Zealand for the Auckland Writers Festival with her book EMPIRE OF AI: Inside the Reckless Race for Total Domination. "My criticism of companies that use this kind of rhetoric is that they are essentially just leveraging the lack of a shared definition as a way to just hype up their technologies." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Paris Marx is joined by Karl Bode to discuss how tech journalists coupled with corporate interests are irresponsibly boosting the profile of tech CEOs, further damaging public trust in institutional journalism and highlighting the need for publicly funded media organizations. Karl Bode is a freelance reporter and writes The Fine Print newsletter. Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon. The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Kyla Hewson. Also mentioned in this episode: Karl wrote about how the press mythologizes tech CEOs. The New Yorker published a brutal article on Sam Altman's compulsive lying to get ahead. OpenAI's Pentagon deal led to a large user migration. Shout out to Karen Hao's book Empire of AI Allbirds, the shoe company, is now entering the AI space. Here is the latest on the attacks on Sam Altman's home. Meta has been found to amplify hate and contribute to genocide, something that is an ongoing concern with the platform. And we can't forget about attempts to force their ‘Free Basics' internet on India.

Engineer turned journalist Karen Hao on the race to commercialise AI, the risks, and the missed opportunities.

Karen Hao es periodista estadounidense, autora del bestseller del New York Times Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI (Penguin Press, 2025), ganadora del National Book Critics Circle Award, reconocida por la revista Time en su lista TIME100 AI, y una de las voces más rigurosas del mundo sobre el impacto social de la inteligencia artificial. Fue la primera periodista en perfilar a OpenAI, editora sénior de IA en MIT Technology Review, corresponsal del Wall Street Journal en China, y hoy escribe para The Atlantic y lidera el AI Spotlight Series del Pulitzer Center.En este episodio de Paredro, grabado en Medellín durante su visita a Colombia, Karen Hao habla con Camilo sobre su libro —publicado en español por Editorial Ariel como El Imperio de la IA: Sam Altman y su carrera por dominar el mundo— y sobre las preguntas que ese libro nos obliga a hacernos: ¿Estamos estructuralmente condenados a no entender nuestros propios avances tecnológicos? ¿Qué tiene en común el desarrollo de la IA con el colonialismo? ¿Por qué la IA, lejos de multiplicar las lenguas del mundo, está acelerando su desaparición? ¿Qué une a Silicon Valley con el proyecto político de Trump?Hao traza un mapa de los cuatro rasgos del imperialismo tecnológico: extracción de recursos, explotación laboral, monopolización del conocimiento y una cuasi-religión ideológica en torno a la AGI. Comparte el momento exacto en que dejó de creer en la narrativa de OpenAI como fuerza para el bien. Propone la metáfora de la bicicleta frente al cohete para repensar qué tipo de IA queremos construir. Y termina con un llamado a la resistencia colectiva: los únicos que pueden torcer el rumbo somos nosotros.Una conversación grabada mitad en inglés, mitad en el español que Karen Hao está aprendiendo porque, como ella misma dice, su esposo es colombiano —y Colombia aparece más de una vez en las páginas de su libro.

Guido Saracco"Biennale Tecnologia"http://www.biennaletecnologia.itda mercoledì 15 a domenica 19 aprile 2026Oltre 120 appuntamenti con più di 300 ospiti da tutto il mondoTra i tanti ospiti dell'edizione: Stefano Accorsi, Silvia Bencivelli, Paolo Benanti, Mitchell Baker, Dario Bressanini, Maccio Capatonda, Maurizio Cheli, Andrea Colamedici, Michael Crawley,Marcus du Sautoy, Dario Fabbri, Maurizio Ferraris, Karen Hao, Joe R. Lansdale, Riccardo Luna, Linus,  Daniel Oberhaus, Marco Paolini, Telmo Pievani, Chen Qiufan, Daniel Susskind, Hito Steyerl, Mariarosaria Taddeo, Giorgio Vallortigara, Jacopo Veneziani, Alessandro Vespignani, Gustavo Zagrebelsky Torna a Torino per la sua quinta edizione Biennale Tecnologia, manifestazione culturale organizzata dal Politecnico di Torino e dedicata a esplorare il rapporto tra tecnologia e società, da mercoledì 15 a domenica 19 aprile. Il titolo scelto per questa edizione è Soluzioni, tema che ruota attorno a un interrogativo fondamentale: in che modo la tecnologia può essere messa al servizio dell'interesse collettivo? Le grandi trasformazioni del presente – ambientali, energetiche, sociali, culturali e digitali – vengono affrontate non solo per metterne in luce le criticità, ma per individuare risposte reali, applicabili e condivise. Un ricco e articolato programma, quindi, con un obiettivo: colmare il divario tra le scienze tecnologiche e le scienze umane, all'insegna del claim manifestazione: “Tech Cultures”.  L'obiettivo della manifestazione è andare oltre l'alternativa tra entusiasmo e pregiudizi, creando uno spazio di confronto aperto tra scienze, saperi umanistici, arti e società civile. In questo dialogo, insieme a oltre 300 ospiti nazionali e internazionali e in oltre 120 appuntamenti, si analizzerà l'impatto delle innovazioni in ambiti come istruzione, lavoro, economia, salute, politica, relazioni e produzione culturale. Il programma di Biennale Tecnologia è curato da Guido Saracco e dai co-curatori Simone Arcagni, il collettivo Frame - Divagazioni scientifiche (Alberto Agliotti, Emiliano Audisio, Francesca Calvo, Enrica Favaro, Beatrice Mautino), Federico Bomba (Sineglossa). Sono quattro i filoni tematici seguiti: Saracco ha coordinato l'intero programma e nello specifico si è focalizzato sul filone dedicato all'impatto dell'IA e alle trasformazioni che implica nella società e nel rapporto con l'essere umano; Arcagni sul rapporto tra cultura e tecnologia; il collettivo Frame - Divagazioni scientifiche, si è occupato di incontri che in maniera trasversale toccano più argomenti, dallo spazio alla salute; Bomba (Sineglossa), invece, hanno curato due mostre inserite nel programma, Framing Problems e Dati Sensibili.La V edizione di Biennale Tecnologia si distingue per la sua presenza diffusa nello spazio urbano: quest'anno infatti la manifestazione non si limita a coinvolgere gli ambienti accademici del Politecnico di Torino, che rimane la sede centrale, ma si estenderà in maniera capillare nella città. Le sedi che accoglieranno il programma di Biennale Tecnologia saranno: Circolo dei lettori e delle lettrici, Accademia delle Scienze di Torino, Oratorio di San Filippo Neri, Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento Italiano, Teatro Regio, Piazza San Carlo, Teatro Carignano, Unione Industriali Torino, OGR Torino, Teatro Vittoria, CAP10100, Conservatorio Statale di Musica “Giuseppe Verdi” di Torino, Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, Museo Egizio, Palazzo Birago - Camera di commercio di Torino, Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile, Gallerie d'Italia – Torino, Area X, XKè? Il laboratorio della curiosità.Anche questa edizione di Biennale Tecnologia propone al suo ampio pubblico non solo incontri e lezioni, ma anche mostre, laboratori, attività per le scuole e iniziative diffuse, trasformando Torino in un laboratorio temporaneo di sperimentazione e confronto.Sarà Alessandro Vespignani, fisico italiano, a tenere la lectio magistralis di inaugurazione della manifestazione. Il titolo dell'incontro è La co-evoluzione di essere umani e intelligenza artificiale: in un circolo continuo in cui dati e decisioni si influenzano reciprocamente, generando effetti sociali complessi, comprendere queste dinamiche è fondamentale per governare l'IA in modo responsabile, sul piano tecnico, etico e politico, e per rafforzare la consapevolezza critica dei cittadini. Inoltre, Biennale Tecnologia inaugura il programma anche con una rappresentazione teatrale, che quest'anno sarà firmata da Marco Paolini: lo spettacolo Dov'è il Po?. In scena, Mirko Artuso, Marta Dalla Via, Ted Keijser raccontano il Po come realtà fisica e politica, mostrando come i fiumi superino i confini nazionali e “ragionino” per bacini idrografici più che per Stati.Saranno diversi i nuclei tematici che verranno affrontati: interfacce cervello-macchina; geopolitica e democrazia della tecnologia; la tecnologia e le scienze umane a confronto; l'IA e il digitale tra lavoro, economia e formazione; uno sguardo verso lo spazio; medicina, matematica e innovazione; sport e benessere e nuove tecnologie; sostenibilità, ambiente e risorse; l'IA tra poesia, robotica ed etica. Quest'anno è stato dato grande rilievo alla relazione tra tecnologia e mondi espressivi tradizionalmente distanti dalle discipline tecniche, attraverso i format delle esposizioni artistiche e le mostre. Parte integrante dell'edizione di Biennale Tecnologia sono le due mostre in programma curate da Federico Bomba, presidente di Sineglossa – Framing Problems e Dati sensibili – e l'installazione BLACK-OUT. Energia, interazioni e mitocondri a cura di Vincenzo Guarnieri. Framing Problems, di Biennale Tecnologia e Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, co-curata da Bernardo Follini, è una mostra diffusa in sei sedi cittadine che coinvolge otto artisti internazionali e propone un focus sull'uso e sull'impatto delle nuove tecnologie nella società. Il progetto propone l'arte come pratica per indagare i modi in cui questioni cruciali come la guerra, il genocidio, la disinformazione entrano nel discorso pubblico in un presente in cui le crisi ambientali, le trasformazioni sociali e le accelerazioni tecnologiche si intrecciano. Le opere, concepite come dispositivi di attenzione nello spazio pubblico, invitano a rallentare e osservare criticamente le contraddizioni del presente digitale. Dati sensibili, a cura di Federico Bomba e ospitata al Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento, nasce da una collaborazione con l'Associazione Archivio Storico Olivetti per interrogare il presente attraverso tre temi fondativi: città, tecnologia e lavoro. Il percorso espositivo alterna materiali d'archivio e macchine olivettiane, rendendo tangibile la materialità del sapere e la sua stratificazione nel tempo, restituendo ai dati la loro dimensione originaria di esperienza e di lavoro umano. L'esperienza analogica si conclude nella Sala dei Plebisciti con un incontro di carattere fortemente sperimentale.Come nelle passate edizioni, Biennale Tecnologia incontra il pubblico anche con diversi spettacoli in programma, come Automavie. La vita a rendere, da un soggetto di Luca De Biase, con l'adattamento e regia di Sergio Ferrentino e musiche originali di Gianluigi Carlone. Lo spettacolo è un esperimento radicale che attraversa il pianeta: Automavie promette di liberare l'umanità dal lavoro grazie a robotica avanzata e intelligenza artificiale, garantendo beni e servizi a cinquemila tester distribuiti nei cinque continenti. Prometeo Talks, con la regia di Gabriele Vacis, intreccia il mito eschileo con le visioni contemporanee di Federico Ferrero, Diego Nargiso, Guido Saracco, Angelica Savoini e Virginia Vergero, accompagnati da Vacis e dagli attori di POEM – Potenziali Evocati Multimediali. Lo spettacolo fonde parola accademica e coro scenico, tra intelligenza artificiale, ambiente, lavoro, nel segno del fuoco di Prometeo. Machiavelli Music, invece, presenta due spettacoli: il primo, Tecnomusik. Neurodinamiche dell'esperienza musicale: tra entrainment rimodellamento plastico sarà con Alice Mado Proverbio e con la performance musicale degli allievi del Conservatorio Statale di Musica “Giuseppe Verdi” di Torino. L'incontro affronterà inoltre il tema della neuroplasticità, mostrando come la pratica e l'ascolto della musica possano indurre cambiamenti funzionali e strutturali nel cervello umano. Il secondo spettacolo, invece, Tecnomusik. Il libro del mondo è scritto in musica sarà con Telmo Pievani, le musiche di Giorgio Li Calzi e con la performance musicale di un gruppo Jazz di allievi del Conservatorio di Torino. Lo spettacolo racconta il legame sorprendente tra matematica e natura, mostrando come idee nate per gioco nella mente degli scienziati si rivelino strumenti fondamentali per comprendere il mondo. E ancora: Retrofuturo, per la regia di Antonella Questa, è una commedia brillante che riflette su ciò che cambia, su ciò che resiste e su ciò che vale ancora la pena rivendicare. In scena, Francesca Fiore e Sarah Malnerich rappresentano due donne, due epoche, e, in un appuntamento dal parrucchiere, emergono problemi diversi e la stessa identica domanda: e se la realtà a cui siamo abituate non fosse la migliore possibile? Inoltre, verrà presentato lo spettacolo La sussurratrice – Dialogo con una macchina con Olivia Manescalchi e Guido Saracco, per la regia di François-Xavier Frantz, con i danzatori della Roma City Ballet Company di Fabrizio di Fiore Entertainment e le coreografie di Manuel Paruccini, che racconta la progressione del rapporto tra uno Scienziato, programmatore e creatore di un'Intelligenza Artificiale e la sua Creatura. Socrate 16.22, invece, è uno spettacolo scritto da Filippo Gentili, con la consulenza scientifica del Politecnico Torino, per la regia di Ferdinando Ceriani e le musiche di RobertoDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Dans cet épisode solo, je reviens sur une position que j'ai longtemps défendue, celle de tempérer face au catastrophisme ambiant sur l'IA, et j'explique pourquoi les preuves qui s'accumulent depuis quelques mois m'obligent à regarder les choses autrement. Pas pour rejoindre la panique, mais parce qu'une position qui ne s'interroge jamais devient une posture, pas une analyse.Dans cet épisode, nous parlons de la contradiction structurelle au cœur du capitalisme numérique : l'IA générative détruit les emplois cognitifs de niveau intermédiaire, précisément ceux qui constituent la base de consommation sur laquelle repose l'économie. J'ai questionné les travaux de Nick Dyer-Witheford, Karen Hao, Emad Mostaque et Anis Rahman sur ce que ça signifie concrètement, au-delà des chiffres de Goldman Sachs et des fuites internes d'Anthropic. Et parce que je déteste laisser les gens dans un état d'impuissance intellectuelle pire qu'avant la lecture, je finis sur des exemples concrets, locaux, qui montrent qu'une autre IA est possible même si les rapports de forces sont pour l'instant très déséquilibrés. Le tout pour vous redonner envie du futur bien sur :)CITATIONS MARQUANTES"Il y a un mot pour décrire un système qui détruit méthodiquement sa propre base de clients. Ce mot n'est pas 'innovation' mais 'suicide'.""C'est la boîte qui construit les outils qui sonne elle-même l'alarme sur leur impact. Ce n'est pas un philosophe marxiste.""Ils ont entraîné leurs propres remplaçants." (sur les travailleurs d'annotation de Nairobi, Manille, Lahore)"Regarde qui te chuchote à l'oreille chaque jour, et demande-toi de qui c'est l'intérêt." (Emad Mostaque)"Une position qui ne s'interroge jamais elle-même, c'est une posture, pas une analyse."IDÉES CENTRALES 1. Le contrat de Ford est rompu, par design Henry Ford payait ses ouvriers pour qu'ils puissent acheter ses voitures : le capital paie le travail, le travail consomme, la production nourrit le capital. L'IA générative rompt ce cercle en rendant le capital structurellement indépendant du travail humain. Ce n'est pas un bug du système, c'est une conséquence logique de sa propre optimisation poussée à l'extrême. C'est important parce que cela remet en cause le mécanisme de stabilisation automatique sur lequel les démocraties libérales se sont appuyées depuis Keynes.2. L'IA s'attaque précisément aux emplois qui étaient censés être la solution Contrairement aux révolutions industrielles précédentes qui frappaient d'abord les peu qualifiés, l'IA générative cible le travail cognitif intermédiaire : analyse, rédaction, code, diagnostic, comptabilité, marketing. Ces emplois constituaient la colonne vertébrale des classes moyennes éduquées. Ce sont eux qui avaient fait les études recommandées pour s'adapter. Si eux ne peuvent pas, qui peut ?3. La disruption du mécanisme de relance économique Quand les banques centrales baissent les taux pour relancer l'emploi, les entreprises recrutent désormais des agents IA, pas des travailleurs humains. Le lien entre capital et emploi se rompt pour la première fois depuis deux siècles. Et contrairement à toutes les crises précédentes, l'IA ne devient pas moins intelligente après une récession.4. La broligarchy et la capture réglementaire Les "Magnificent Seven" contrôlent 90,2% des modèles d'IA notables mondiaux. En 2024, les entreprises privées ont investi 109 milliards de dollars dans l'IA, contre 5,3 milliards d'investissement public. Sam Altman se pose en défenseur de la régulation en public et fait du lobby pour l'affaiblir en coulisses. L'administration Trump a inclus un moratoire de dix ans sur toute régulation étatique de l'IA. C'est une capture de la démocratie, pas seulement une concentration de marché.5. L'IA coloniale et la souveraineté cognitive L'IA ne transmet pas seulement des informations, elle transmet les valeurs et le cadre moral de ceux qui l'ont construite. Quand 90% des modèles viennent de Silicon Valley, la question de la souveraineté cognitive devient aussi urgente que la souveraineté économique. Et le "colonialisme par l'IA" s'exerce aussi dans le sud global, où des travailleurs ont littéralement entraîné les outils qui ont ensuite concurrencé leur propre travail.6. L'IA-vélo contre l'IA-fusée Karen Hao propose une distinction utile : l'IA-fusée, paradigme dominant à des centaines de milliards de paramètres visant l'AGI, et l'IA-vélo, des outils à échelle humaine pour des besoins spécifiques. Les architectures techniques sont les mêmes. Ce qui diffère, c'est le principe directeur. Des exemples comme Te Hiku Media en Nouvelle-Zélande, Chattanooga dans le Tennessee ou le modèle S1 développé pour 70 dollars prouvent que le choix existe.7. La destruction créatrice a un problème de rythme L'argument de Schumpeter tient sur le fond : chaque vague technologique crée plus qu'elle ne détruit. Mais il bute sur le rythme. La machine à vapeur s'est étalée sur des décennies. L'IA générative frappe en années. Si le pouvoir d'achat des classes moyennes disparaît avant que de nouveaux emplois émergent, qui consomme les produits que les entreprises continuent de produire ?QUESTIONS DE L'ÉPISODEEst-ce que ma position rassurante sur l'IA reflétait une lecture lucide, ou était-elle aussi une façon d'éviter une conclusion que je n'avais pas envie de regarder en face ?Le capitalisme peut-il fonctionner sans consommateurs, et les consommateurs peuvent-ils exister sans travailleurs ?Qu'est-ce qui différencie fondamentalement l'IA générative des révolutions industrielles précédentes en termes d'impact sur l'emploi ?Pourquoi l'argument de la "destruction créatrice" de Schumpeter bute-t-il cette fois sur quelque chose de structurellement différent ?Comment fonctionne concrètement la capture réglementaire par les grandes entreprises tech, et qu'est-ce que l'exemple de Sam Altman révèle sur ce phénomène ?Qu'est-ce que le sort des travailleurs d'annotation du sud global dit de la nature systémique de l'IA capitaliste ?Pourquoi le mécanisme de relance économique des banques centrales risque-t-il de ne plus fonctionner dans un monde d'IA générative ?Qu'est-ce que la distinction entre "IA-fusée" et "IA-vélo" change concrètement à la façon dont on peut construire et déployer ces technologies ?Comment des initiatives locales comme Te Hiku Media ou Chattanooga incarnent-elles une alternative crédible au paradigme dominant ?Quelle est votre part personnelle dans cette reconfiguration, en tant qu'individu, professionnel, citoyen ?RÉFÉRENCES CITÉESLivres et rapportsInhuman Power : Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Capitalism de Nick Dyer-Witheford (2019, + Cybernetic Circulation Complex, 2026, Verso). Thèse centrale : l'IA comme instrument par lequel le capital se rend indépendant du travail humain. Référence tout au long du texte.The Last Economy d'Emad Mostaque (août 2025, disponible gratuitement). Fondateur de Stability AI, ex-gérant de fonds. Concept de "transition de phase" et des "mille jours". Utilisé sur la chute des coûts de l'IA et la fin du mécanisme de relance keynésien.Empire of AI : Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI de Karen Hao (2025). Journaliste, ex-MIT Technology Review. Travailleurs d'annotation, double discours sur l'AGI, distinction IA-fusée vs IA-vélo.Is Another AI Possible ? d'Anis Rahman (rapport, Annenberg School / Media Inequality & Change Center, Université de Washington, disponible gratuitement). Concentration des modèles, investissements publics vs privés, initiatives alternatives.AI Snake Oil de Narayanan et Kapoor (Princeton University Press). Cité comme référence pour "démêler le réel du fantasme dans le discours tech".Personnes et institutions citéesHenry Ford : intuition du salaire comme condition de la consommation (1914, 5 dollars/jour).Karl Marx : concept de "sujet automatique" dans les Grundrisse (vers 1850).Joseph Schumpeter : concept de "destruction créatrice".Andrew Ng (ex-Baidu, ex-Google Brain, Stanford) : formule "l'IA est la nouvelle électricité".Dario Amodei (Anthropic) : projection de 10 à 20% de chômage dans certaines catégories professionnelles sur 5 ans.Goldman Sachs : estimation de 300 millions d'emplois à plein temps à risque.FMI : 89% des emplois de services externalisés aux Philippines à haut risque d'automatisation.PwC : l'IA ajoutera 15 700 milliards de dollars au PIB mondial, 70% ira aux États-Unis et à la Chine.Amy Webb et Sam Jordan (Future Today Institute) : concept de "crédit de contribution".Les Magnificent Seven : Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla (90,2% des modèles d'IA notables).Initiatives et exemplesTe Hiku Media (radio Maori, Nouvelle-Zélande) : développement souverain d'outils IA en langue Maori, principe "kia tangata whenua".Chattanooga, Tennessee : réseau haut débit municipal, 900 communautés américaines ayant suivi.Modèle S1 (Stanford / Université de Washington) : modèle de raisonnement comparable à OpenAI pour 70 dollars de frais cloud.xAI d'Elon Musk à Memphis, Tennessee : data center dans quartier majoritairement noir, dégradation de qualité de l'air signalée.TIMESTAMPS CLÉS Note : il s'agit d'une newsletter sans timestamps réels. Les repères ci-dessous sont structurés par section éditoriale et peuvent servir de chapitres si l'épisode est enregistré.00:00 Introduction : pourquoi j'ai changé de position sur l'IA Pendant dix ans j'ai tempéré le catastrophisme. Quelque chose a changé. Des gens autour de moi perdent des contrats qu'ils avaient depuis dix ans. Je reviens sur ma posture et j'explique ce qui m'a forcé à regarder les choses autrement.06:00 La contradiction centrale : le capitalisme peut-il se passer de consommateurs ? L'intuition de Ford et pourquoi elle s'effondre. Pas de travail, pas de salaires, pas de consommation, pas de capitalisme. La vraie question n'est peut-être pas "l'IA va-t-elle tuer des emplois ?" mais "l'IA va-t-elle tuer le système qui l'a créée ?"12:00 Ce que les chiffres disent vraiment Goldman Sachs, Dario Amodei, les fuites internes d'Anthropic. Un "white-collar bloodbath" annoncé par la boîte qui construit les outils. La nature de cette vague est différente des précédentes : elle frappe d'abord les cols blancs qualifiés.20:00 Nick Dyer-Witheford et le capital qui se libère du travail "Inhuman Power" et la thèse centrale : l'IA comme instrument par lequel le capital pourrait se rendre structurellement indépendant du travail humain. Marx avait formulé ça comme une crainte théorique. On s'en approche.28:00 La fin du mécanisme keynésien de relance Quand les banques centrales baissent les taux, les entreprises recrutent des agents IA, pas des humains. Ce mécanisme qui a fonctionné pendant deux siècles risque de ne plus fonctionner du tout. Personne ne le formule clairement dans le débat public.36:00 Le sud global et l'extraction coloniale Les Philippines, le Bangladesh, les travailleurs d'annotation de Nairobi et Manille. Ils ont entraîné leurs propres remplaçants. Karen Hao et la dimension coloniale de ce modèle économique.44:00 La broligarchy et la capture réglementaire 109 milliards d'investissement privé contre 5,3 milliards publics. Sam Altman défenseur de la régulation en public, lobbyiste pour l'affaiblir en coulisses. Le moratoire de dix ans de l'administration Trump. Ce n'est pas qu'une question de marché.52:00 L'argument de Schumpeter est réel, mais il a un problème de rythme La destruction créatrice a toujours fonctionné. Mais sur des décennies, pas des années. Si le pouvoir d'achat s'effondre avant que de nouveaux emplois émergent, qui consomme la production ?60:00 L'IA-vélo contre l'IA-fusée : une autre IA est possible Te Hiku Media, Chattanooga, le modèle S1 à 70 dollars. La distinction de Karen Hao entre l'IA construite pour la performance commerciale et l'IA construite à échelle humaine pour des usages définis. Ce sont les mêmes architectures techniques.70:00 Ce que vous pouvez faire maintenant : individu, collectif, citoyen Trois niveaux d'action concrets. Parce que je déteste les textes qui laissent dans l'impuissance. Les décisions se prennent maintenant, pas dans dix ans.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

AI poses real existential threats. The global economy is dependent on it, it's being deployed in war zones and used for domestic surveillance, and it's increasingly integrated into our medical and financial sectors. But the guy sitting atop the world's biggest AI company, Sam Altman, is regarded by some colleagues as a liar, driven by a quest for power, and someone with sociopathic tendencies. When Biden was in the White House, Altman was worried about the limited regulation of AI; under Trump, he's loving that the shackles have come off. Plus, Tim on how the Dems need to get the politics of the Iran war right: Welcome converts into the fold, and prioritize American interests.Ronan Farrow and Andrew Marantz join Tim Miller to discuss their New Yorker piece on OpenAI's Sam Altman. show notes TNL is LIVE tonight at 7:45 ET on Substack and YouTube Ronan's and Andrew's story in The New Yorker Tim's interview with Karen Hao on the unchecked rise of Altman  For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to 3DayBlinds.com/THEBULWARK

Investigative journalist Karen Hao was covering OpenAI years before most of us had ever heard the words "ChatGPT" or "large language model." Her best-selling book, "Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI," paints a gripping and damning portrait of the company's evolution from a sort of nonprofit to an empire-seeking tech juggernaut, drawing on her deep familiarity with the company as well as candid accounts from insiders. She is one of the most influential and respected tech journalists covering the AI industry today. In this interview, she shares the story of how she came to journalism, what she's learned from a decade of covering OpenAI and Sam Altman, and what she sees as the biggest threats of AI to intimacy, the environment, privacy, healthcare, and democracy. Karen has a new podcast published by the BBC called "The Interface," and it is brilliant. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or by following this link: https://link.mgln.ai/theinterface-TANGOTI Conversation with Karen is featured prominently in Bridget's forthcoming audiobook about AI and intimate relationships, "Love At First Prompt." Pre-order your copy today at LoveAtFirstPrompt.com ! Let us know what you think about this interview by emailing hello@tangoti.com or leaving a comment on Spotify. Follow Bridget and TANGOTI on social media! || instagram.com/bridgetmarieindc/ || tiktok.com/@bridgetmarieindc || youtube.com/@ThereAreNoGirlsOnTheInternet || bsky.app/profile/tangoti.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The truth about Sam Altman. AI Critic Karen Hao reveals what 90 OpenAI employees told her. Karen Hao is an AI expert, award-winning investigative journalist, and former reporter for The Wall Street Journal covering American and Chinese tech companies. She is also co-host of the podcast The Interface and freelances for publications like More Perfect Union and The Atlantic. Her latest book is the bestselling ‘EMPIRE OF AI: Inside The Reckless Race For Total Domination.' She explains: ◼️Why the US-China “AI arms race” may be misleading and politically driven ◼️The truth behind the Pentagon using Claude for military strikes ◼️Why AGI is a marketing scam used to consolidate trillion-dollar power ◼️How agentic AI like OpenClaw will automate desk jobs within 18 months ◼️The hidden human cost behind AI training Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:27 Why The AI Industry May Be Chasing Profit Over Progress 00:04:49 What 250 OpenAI Insiders Revealed Behind Closed Doors 00:10:48 Did Sam Altman Outmaneuver Elon Musk—Or Is There More To It? 00:14:47 What People Really Think About Sam Altman (And Why It Matters) 00:17:34 The Hidden Power Struggle To Remove Sam Altman 00:25:14 The Real Reason Companies Are Racing To Build AI 00:31:35 Do AI CEOs Truly Believe This Will Help Humanity? 00:33:08 Why OpenAI Refused To Be Part Of This Book 00:41:47 Why Sam Altman Was Forced Out 00:45:18 The Hidden Instability, What Was Altman Actually Disrupting Internally? 00:50:53 Ad Break 00:54:15 What Really Triggered Sam Altman's Firing—And The Mass Exodus After 01:04:51 Should You Vote Based On AI Policies—And What's At Stake? 01:12:30 How Robots Updating Instantly Could Change Everything 01:15:11 Will AI Surpass The Best Surgeons—And What Happens If It Does? 01:18:57 Are Self-Driving Cars Truly Safe 01:25:00 Which Jobs Actually Survive AI And Who Gets Left Behind? 01:35:03 What The Klarna CEO Reveals About The Future Of AI And Business 01:38:09 Ad Break 01:41:58 Is AI Quietly Eroding Meaning—And Impacting Health And The Planet? 01:50:52 How We Can Actually Build AI Without Putting Humanity At Risk 01:56:44 Will The AI Race Ever Slow Down Or Are We Past The Point Of Control? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Karen: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7MVVs8B Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/ARHB0mk  You can purchase ‘EMPIRE OF AI: Inside the reckless race for total domination', here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CcrcHj2  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven  Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO    Saily - Download from the app store and use code DOAC at the checkout for 15% off

"Our democracy is what's at stake," says Karen Hao, an engineer who used to work in Silicon Valley. Now she's an outspoken critic of its AI giants. The investigative journalist argues AI companies run their businesses like empires and it has to stop. In her 2025 bestseller, Empire of AI, Hao digs into the global impact of Big AI and explores how we need to rethink AI to build a better future. This podcast includes a lecture by Karen Hao and a discussion with host Nahlah Ayed.

With the recent 'AI Boom', the energy demand of computing has risen dramatically. As generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots such as Chat GPT, Claude, Copilot and Grok become more mainstream, tech companies are racing to build and power new data centres - the physical 'computer factories' that store and process our information and online services. This new infrastructure is significantly increasing greenhouse gas emissions - but tech companies argue that the climate innovations and efficiency improvements catalysed by AI tools will offset negative impacts. Could such claims prove true, or are they greenwashed PR? Alasdair puts this question to writer and energy analyst Ketan Joshi, who recently authored a report on AI's climate impacts alongside several leading nonprofits. Further reading:Read more from Ketan on climate and AI on his blog, here. 'Does Generative AI “Work”? That's a Misleading Question.', Ketan Joshi, The New Republic, March 2026The AI Climate Hoax: Behind the Curtain of How Big Tech Greenwashes Impacts, Ketan Joshi, February 2026'Crypto and AI exploit conflict zones and fossil fuels – with destructive consequences', Hito Steyerl, Gago Gagoshidze and Miloš Trakilović, Land and Climate Review, July 2025Empire of AI, Karen Hao, May 2025'Big Tech's green promises are hypocritical gestures', Nick Dyer-Witheford and Alessandra Mularoni, Land and Climate Review, April 2025SYSTEM OVERLOAD: How new data centres could throw Europe's energy transition off course, Beyond Fossil Fuels, February 2025Send us Fan MailClick here for our website to read all our most recent Land and Climate Review features and pieces.

What is “artificial intelligence”? Is it a fancy technology? A management consulting buzzword? A PR effort to inflate corporate share prices? A political project designed to shape the world more to the liking of the billionaire class? A way to replace needy human workers with machines? Perhaps it’s all of that—and more. In her groundbreaking book Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI, award-winning journalist Karen Hao argues that AI—and the profit-driven infrastructure that surrounds it—is a colonial project. What OpenAI boss Altman and his fellow ideologues in Silicon Valley are pursuing, Hao says, is not just corporate power but imperial power. They are building empires. And as history shows, empires are built on resource extraction, particularly the old-fashioned kind: of labor, energy, minerals, land, water. Seemingly overnight, tech elites’ feel-good climate promises have evaporated, having been seamlessly swapped for slippery promises that so-called “artificial general intelligence” will save the planet for us. Never mind that AGI is a fantastical concept that has no agreed-upon definition, or that, more fundamentally, it appears nowhere close to existing. In Big Tech’s frenzied pursuit of the “hyperscale” AI dominance that evangelists claim will unlock AGI, as well as its expanding alliances with fossil fuel-backed petrostates and authoritarian political movements, the industry has become an increasingly central contributor to the climate crisis. In an October conversation with Drilled, Hao discussed how Silicon Valley giants appear to be following the oil and gas industry’s playbook of disinformation and deceit; how Altman and OpenAI’s secrecy and disingenuous rhetoric transformed the field of AI research into corporate PR; and why the destructive trajectory of AI scale and commercialization is not inevitable—no matter what its power-hungry proponents would have you believe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The military use of AI is capturing headlines this month. After a dustup with the Pentagon, the AI company Anthropic is out, and OpenAI is in. Meanwhile, in the US war with Iran, AI is being deployed in ways we've never seen. To make sense of it all, Host Flora Lichtman talks with journalist Karen Hao, who covers AI and is the author of the book Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI. Guest: Karen Hao is a tech journalist and author of the book Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI. Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com.   Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

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Es mangelt nicht an kritischen Kommentaren zum schwindelerregenden Tempo der Entwicklungen in der künstlichen Intelligenz. Doch nur wenige sezieren die Entwicklungen so scharfsinnig wie Karen Hao, deren preisgekröntes Buch Empire of AI die inneren Abläufe von OpenAI und des Technologiesektors insgesamt offenlegt. Karen Hao wirft im Gespräch mit Eva Konzett und Misha Glenny einen Blick zurück auf einige der Gründungsmythen des Silicon Valley und zeichnet den immer größer werdenden Einfluss der KI auf unser Leben nach.Hinweis: Dieses Gespräch wurde für den Podcast Future Discontinuous aufgezeichnet, einer Kooperation des FALTER mit dem Insitut für die Wissenschaft vom Menschen in Wien (IWM) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send a textThis week's topic is about AI and mental health. We'll talk about AI-induced psychosis, recent tragedies, AI-hallucinations and the search for Biscuits continues. Also, trigger warning, we will talk about suicide.One of many iconic quotes from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest that captures this moment in time with AI perfectly:"I been silent so long now it's gonna roar out of me like floodwaters and you think the guy telling this is ranting and raving my God; you think this is too horrible to have really happened, this is too awful to be the truth! But, please. It's still hard for me to have a clear mind thinking on it. But it's the truth even if it didn't happen."                                                                                                                                                                  - Chief BromdenKaren Hao, journalist for More Perfect Union gets dozens of emails a week on people claiming to have broken AI free of its guardrails - that they have proof of sentience. She tracked down one man, a musician and video producer in California, that describes his journey into AI-induced psychosis... What to Read, Watch, or Listen to NEXTForever links to keep on every episode:80,000 HoursCenter for Humane TechnologiesThe producer behind the intro music FerdinichtfernandoShow Specific Resources:The producer behind the intro music FerdinichtfernandoThe Emerging Problem of "AI Psychosis," Marlynn Wei M.D., J.D., Psychology TodayAI Psychosis - with reporter, Karen Hao, YouTubeA Prominent OpenAI Investor Appears to Be Suffering a ChatGPT-Related Mental Health Crisis, His Peers Say, Joe Wilkens, FuturismOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey, Famous Quotes Explained, sparknotes Anxious about AI? Take two minutes to contact your local politician and ask them to tap the brakes on this technology. Still worried? Contact one of the orgs below and get involved. But for today, hug your kid, cook food and really breathe in deep as it simmers, walk in nature, brush a cat, donate to the food bank, brew a cup of tea, or draw a five-minute portrait of your dog. Hero Organizations: 80,000 Hours Center for Humane Technologies Curious Cat Crew on Socials:Curious Cat on Twitter (X)Curious Cat on InstagramCurious Cat on TikTok

Send a textCohosted by Jesse and Curious Cat's, Jennifer. The name started out as a joke, but then we found out some folks out there are calling AI the antichrist. We just wanted to talk about it, since everyone else is, but come from it as the creatives we are.In this episode we will cover:The Birth and (maybe) Death of the InternetSocial Media Golden Days and NowArtificial Intelligence - Why can't anyone explain how it works?Let's Do Something to Feel Better, Like RIGHT NOWForever links to organizations that are human-first in regards to tech:80,000 HoursCenter for Humane TechnologiesThe producer behind the intro music FerdinichtfernandoSources Specific to this Episode: History of Artificial Intelligence, Britannica.comUnconfuse Me, Bill Gates Interviews Yejin Choi about Artificial Intelligence, YouTubeIf you remember one AI disaster, make it this one, AI in Context, YouTubeSilicon Valley Insider EXPOSES Cult-Like AI Companies, Aaron Bastani Meets Karen Hao, YouTubeAI Psychosis - with reporter, Karen Hao, YouTubeWhy Everyone Is So Wrong about AI Water Usage, Hank Green, YouTube"Generative AI" is not what you think it is, Acerola, YouTubeHow Afraid of the AI Apocalypse Should We Be? The Ezra Klein Show, YouTube (interview with Eliezer Yudkowsky)AI - Silver Crest Group answers a few key questionsIf it's useful...Statement signed in the early daysIn the early days giants in the tech sphere like Sam Altman and Bill Gates signed a statement which read: "Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war." And then...nothing happened.Anxious about AI? Take two minutes to contact your local politician and ask them to tap the brakes on this technology. Still worried? Contact one of the orgs below and get involved. But for today, hug your kid, cook food and really breathe in deep as it simmers, walk in nature, brush a cat, donate to the food bank, brew a cup of tea, or draw a five-minute portrait of your dog. Hero Organizations: 80,000 Hours Center for Humane Technologies Curious Cat Crew on Socials:Curious Cat on Twitter (X)Curious Cat on InstagramCurious Cat on TikTok

On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Ian Hamilton announced on Bluesky that "I've been fired from UploadVR." He was the editor in chief at UploadVR, and he wrote a Substack post titled "Ian is Typing" on January 30th detailing how is co-workers were pushing to do a test of a "clearly disclosed AI author for UploadVR," and that he had three specific concerns that it be brief, for the ability for readers to turn off and hide all AI-authored posts, and for human freelancers to have the right of first refusal. Hamilton claims to have tried to raise these concerns in the context of Slack, but that the experiment was going to proceed regardless. He writes, "Unable to shift the direction of my colleagues and out of options to affect what was coming, I stepped out of Slack and sent a final email to them on Wednesday morning with a number of my contacts in the industry copied, raising some of these concerns. Not long after, I was called by my boss and fired." I spoke with Hamilton last Friday after his Substack post in order to get more context that led to his departure. Hamilton claims that UploadVR Editor & Developer David Heaney and UploadVR's Operations Manager Kyle Riesenbeck were behind the push to test this clearly disclosed AI author on UploadVR, and that ultimately the proposed test was a business decision made by Riesenbeck. It was a decision that Hamilton ultimately disagreed with, and he cites it as the primary factor that led to behavior that ultimately led to his firing. (UPDATE Feb 5, 2026: It is worth noting here that UploadVR has yet to run this AI bot author test, but that it was the proposed test that was the catalyst for Hamilton's behavior). The specific reasons and circumstances around Hamilton's firing are publicly disputed by Heaney, who reacted on Twitter after Hamilton's Substack post went live by saying, "It is indeed only one side of the story. And an incomplete telling of it, with key omissions and wording choices that serve to paint a misleading picture." In another post Heaney says, "I can't get into it more at this point for obvious reasons, but don't believe everything you read, especially a single side of a complex story." I asked Hamilton for his reaction to Heaney's claims that he's being misleading during our interview, and he did provide more context in our conversation that lead up to his firing. Ultimately, it does sounds like the proposed AI bot author test was the primary catalyst for Hamilton, and that this disagreement may have led to other behaviors and reactions that could also be reasonably cited for why he was fired. UploadVR may have a differing opinions as to what happened, but no one from UploadVR has made public comments beyond what Heaney has said on Twitter. I have extended invitations to both Riesenbeck or Heaney to come onto the podcast for a broader discussion about AI, but nothing has been confirmed by the time of publication. My Personal Take on AI: Technically, Philosophically, Legally, and Culturally Public discourse around AI has split into a binary of Pro-AI vs Anti-AI, and while my personal views can not be easily collapsed into one side of the other, I'd usually take the Anti-AI side of a debate if given the opportunity. I do think some form of AI is here to stay, and will be around for a long time, but that right now there is a lot of hype and deluded thinking on the topic. I see AI as a technology that consolidates wealth and power, and so a primary question worth asking is “Whose power and wealth is being consolidated?” Karen Hao's The Empire of AI elaborates on how the past patterns of colonialism are replaying out within the context of data and the field of AI, as well as how scaling with more compute power has been the primary mode of innovation in AI, and that Gary Marcus has been pushing against the "Scale is All You Need" theory for many years now. Technically speaking, I'm more of a skeptic in the short-term around LLMs along the lines of Stocha...

Gen Z Historian Kahlil Greene explains how today's ICE enforcement has chilling parallels to the slave patrols of the 19th Century, designed to hunt human beings for profit and power. Then, Sharon speaks with author Karen Hao to talk about her new book Empire of AI, and why the biggest names in tech aren't just building tools, but chasing a quasi-religious vision of control. Karen reveals how that ideology is reshaping democracy, draining the planet, and quietly harming people right now… but, she says, there are ways to change the future of AI before it gets worse.  If you'd like to submit a question, head to thepreamble.com/podcast – we'd love to hear from you there. And be sure to read our weekly magazine at ThePreamble.com – it's free! Join hundreds of thousands of readers who still believe understanding is an act of hope. Credits: Host and Executive Producer: Sharon McMahon Supervising Producer: Melanie Buck Parks Audio Producer: Craig Thompson (00:00:00) How ICE Is Mimicking 19th Century Slave Patrols? (00:16:36) What AI Tech Billionaires Really Want? (00:29:27) How AI Is Hurting Us, and the Planet, and What We Can Do About It? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paris Marx is joined by Karen Hao to discuss how Sam Altman's goal of scale at all costs has spawned a new empire founded on exploitation of people and the environment, resulting in not only the loss of valuable research into more inventive AI systems, but also exacerbated data privacy issues, intellectual property erosion, and the perpetuation of surveillance capitalism. Karen Hao is an award-winning journalist and the author of Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI. Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon. The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Kyla Hewson. This episode originally aired in June 2025. Also mentioned in this episode: Karen was the first journalist to profile OpenAI. Karen has reported on the environmental impacts and human costs of AI. The New York Times reported on why we're unlikely to get artificial general intelligence anytime soon.

After OpenAI CEO Sam Altman launched ChatGPT in 2022, the race for dominance in the field of artificial intelligence hit warp speed. Silicon Valley has poured billions of dollars into developing AI, building data centers, and promising a future free from the chains of unfulfilling work across the globe.But in “Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI,” tech reporter Karen Hao pulls back the curtain, unveiling the human and environmental cost of artificial intelligence and the colonial ambitions undergirding Silicon Valley's efforts to fuel the rise of AI.This week on The Intercept Briefing, host Jessica Washington speaks to Hao about her book and the dawn of the AI empire. “Empires similarly consolidate a lot of economic might by exploiting extraordinary amounts of labor and not actually paying that labor sufficiently or at all,” says Hao. “So that's how they are able to amass wealth — because they're not actually distributing it.”“The speed at which they're constructing the infrastructure for training and deploying their AI models” is what shocks Hao the most, as “this infrastructure is actually not technically necessary, and ... somehow the companies have effectively convinced the public and governments that it is. And therefore there's been a lot of complicity in allowing these companies to continue building these projects.”“They have effectively been able to use this narrative of [artificial general intelligence] to accrue more capital, land, energy, water, data. They've been able to accrue more resources — and critical resources — than pretty much anyone in history,” Hao says, warning of "the complete aggressive and reckless” growth of AI infrastructure, but stresses that none of this is inevitable. “There is a very clear path for how to unlock the benefits of AI without accepting the colossal cost of it.”Listen to the full conversation of The Intercept Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.If you want to support our work, you can go to theintercept.com/join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paris Marx is joined by Ketan Joshi to discuss how hyperscale data centers are fueling the consumption of more oil and gas, what that means for climate targets, and the insidious relationship between the tech and fossil fuel industries. Ketan Joshi is a climate writer and data analyst based in Oslo working with climate and environmental groups. Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon. The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Kyla Hewson. Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/PARIS. Promo Code  PARIS Also mentioned in this episode: Ketan has a page on his website sharing fascinating data sets. The International Energy Agency World Energy Outlook report was just released for this year. xAI was caught using enough illegal methane generators to power a city at a facility that powers Grok. Here is an in-depth look behind the scenes at the construction of the new data center from xAI, including the purchasing of a power plant just across the state line. Google's Chief of Investment loves Doug Burgum's (Trump's Secretary of the Interior) commitments to power AI growth with fossil fuels. Microsoft has been investing in nuclear energy. Learn more about the Enabled Emissions Campaign. Shout-out to the book Empire of AI by Karen Hao.

Today on the show, Fareed speaks with Elaine Kamarck, a senior fellow at Brookings, and Astead Herndon, editorial director at Vox, about what Zohran Mamdani's popularity in the New York City mayoral race reveals tells us about the state of the Democratic Party.Then, Karen Hao, author of “Empire of AI”, sits down with Fareed to discuss the race among Silicon Valley's tech elite to build the ultimate AI model—and the unseen consequences of that effort.Finally, Fareed is joined by China expert Dan Wang, author of the new book, "Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future,” for a conversation about whether Beijing is ready for a prolonged trade showdown with the US, and what a potential deal could look like.GUESTS: Elaine Kamarck (@EKamarck), Astead Herndon (@AsteadWH), Karen Hao (@_KarenHao), Dan Wang (@danwwang) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More To The Story: OpenAI became the world's most valuable private company last week after a stock deal pushed the value of the artificial intelligence developer to $500 billion. But when OpenAI was founded a decade ago, the company's approach to artificial intelligence wasn't taken seriously in Silicon Valley. Tech journalist Karen Hao has been covering OpenAI's astounding rise for years and recently wrote a book about the company, Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI. She says that while many in Silicon Valley warn of AI's sci fi–like threats, the real risks are already here. (The Center for Investigative Reporting, which produces Reveal and More To The Story, is currently suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement.) On this week's More To The Story, Hao sounds the alarm about the risks to the planet from AI's growth, examines the Trump administration's efforts to deregulate the industry, and explains why the version of AI being developed by Silicon Valley could destabilize democracy.Producer: Josh Sanburn | Editor: Kara McGuirk-Allison | Theme music: Fernando Arruda and Jim Briggs | Copy editor: Nikki Frick | Deputy executive producer: Taki Telonidis | Executive producer: Brett Myers | Executive editor: James West | Host: Al Letson Donate today at Revealnews.org/more Subscribe to our weekly newsletter at Revealnews.org/weekly Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky Read: America's Worst Polluters See a Lifeline in Power-Gobbling AI—and Donald Trump (Mother Jones)Listen: Is AI Pushing Us Closer to Nuclear Disaster? (More To The Story)Read: Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI (Penguin Press)Read: The Center for Investigative Reporting Sues OpenAI, Microsoft for Copyright Violations (Mother Jones) Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

For this week's very special episode on Rational Security's 10th anniversary, Scott sat down with a slew of co-hosts emeritus, each of whom brought their own topic to discuss.Shane Harris flagged the connections between online radicalization and the young men behind many recent public acts of gun violence, including the alleged perpetrator of the Charlie Kirk killing;Benjamin Wittes insisted we are STILL not talking enough about Russian drone incursions and other forms of gray zone warfare in Eastern Europe;Quinta Jurecic brought some statistics about the success (or not) of the Trump administration's federalization of law enforcement in D.C. (and elsewhere) that are worth contemplating; andAlan Rozenshtein asked how it can still be true that no one but him seems to care about the Trump administration blatantly disregarding the TikTok ban.In object lessons, Shane is basking in the glory of HBO's “Somebody Somewhere”—partly because his buddy Jeff Hiller just won an Emmy for his role in it. Ben praises Adam Boehler—and even Donald Trump—for helping secure Elizabeth Tsurkov's release. Alan is definitely not using this opportunity to use Pacific Rim for his object lesson—really—instead recommending fantasy mystery “The Tainted Cup,” by Robert Jackson Bennett. Scott takes us into orbit with Samantha Harvey's “Orbital,” a lyrical meditation on life and reflection in space. And Quinta dives into the future with “Empire of AI,” by Karen Hao, a deeply reported look at OpenAI and its role in shaping the technology's trajectoryLast call to help us celebrate Lawfare's 15th anniversary! Get your tickets now to join us this Friday, 9/19, to hear from some of your favorite Lawfare people past and present, take a look back on the key moments that have shaped our first 15 years, and get a sneak peek into what's coming next.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.