1KHO 824: The Human Toll of Unchecked Power | Karen Hao, The Empire of AI
About this episode
Karen Hao discusses the hidden consequences of the AI race and the human stories behind it.
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
People in this episode
Guest: Karen Hao
Topics covered
- artificial intelligence
- human impact
- environmental consequences
- economic consequences
- power dynamics
- future of technology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NY Times
Books & works: The Empire of AI
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