Karen Hao
PulseAugur coverage of Karen Hao — every cluster mentioning Karen Hao across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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AI framed as new digital colonialism, data as the frontier
AI is being framed as a new form of colonialism, with data serving as the latest frontier for exploitation. This perspective suggests that the collection and use of data mirror historical colonial practices, where resou…
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Native Communities Resist AI's Resource Exploitation
Native communities are pushing back against the AI industry's resource consumption, arguing that the current boom is fueled by the exploitation of land, water, minerals, and human creativity. This resistance highlights …
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Journalist Karen Hao warns AI threatens democracy, citing Sam Altman and OpenAI
Journalist Karen Hao discusses the potential threats AI poses to democracy, particularly in her work "Empire of AI." She focuses on the influence of figures like Sam Altman and organizations such as OpenAI, suggesting t…
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Karen Hao's "Empire of AI" warns of AI's threat to democracy and new colonialism
Karen Hao's new book, "Empire of AI," explores the potential threats artificial intelligence poses to democratic societies and its role in establishing a new form of global colonialism. The book, featured on Democracy N…
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AI industry spending millions to influence US elections, report says
The AI industry is reportedly spending hundreds of millions of dollars to influence US elections, according to a new audio and video show from Blood in the Machine. The show aims to highlight the opposition to big tech …
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Karen Hao to Speak at Novara Media Events on AI Billionaires
Karen Hao, an AI journalist, is scheduled to speak at two events hosted by Novara Media. The first part of her engagement is listed on her personal speaking page, while the second part is detailed on Novara Media's webs…
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US DOJ backs xAI in pollution lawsuit; AI control concerns rise
The US Department of Justice has sided with xAI in a lawsuit filed by the NAACP concerning data center pollution. Meanwhile, a discussion emerged about AI billionaires potentially controlling aspects of daily life, feat…
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Call to Action: Resist AI Influence with "The Resist List"
A call to action encourages individuals to resist the influence of AI through a resource called "The Resist List." The initiative, promoted by Karen Hao, aims to raise awareness and provide tools for people to push back…
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AI Safety Talent Should Be Distributed, Not Just in Frontier Labs
An essay argues that AI safety expertise should be integrated into all organizations deploying AI, not solely concentrated within frontier AI labs. The author contends that safety is a dynamic relationship between a sys…
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User anticipates emotional journey with "Empire of AI" after reading "Blood in the Machine"
A user on Mastodon shared their experience starting Karen Hao's "Empire of AI" after completing Brian Merchant's "Blood in the Machine." The user expressed a strong emotional reaction, anticipating a need for catharsis …
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Tech critic: AI development fuels economic inequality
Tech critic Karen Hao argues that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is exacerbating economic inequality. She suggests that the benefits of AI are disproportionately flowing to a select few, widening the g…
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AI ethics bingo game to be held at CiviBRM in Birmingham
An AI ethics bingo game is being hosted at CiviBRM in Birmingham, UK. Participants have the chance to win a copy of Karen Hao's book, "Empire of AI." The event encourages attendees to familiarize themselves with AI ethi…
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Tech Journalist Karen Hao Discusses AI Billionaires' Control on Novara Media
Tech journalist Karen Hao, author of "Empire of AI," was interviewed on Novara Media to discuss the pervasive influence of AI billionaires. The interview explores how these individuals aim to exert control over various …
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AI billionaires' control over life raises concerns
A Novara Media video discusses the potential for AI billionaires to exert undue influence over various aspects of life. The content features Aaron Bastani in conversation with Karen Hao, exploring themes of control, sur…
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Pope Francis issues AI encyclical with healthcare focus
Pope Francis has released an encyclical on artificial intelligence, focusing on its implications for healthcare. The document, which is nearly 40,000 words long, offers a unique perspective that aligns with thoughts fro…
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Author warns AI threatens democracy, creates new colonialism
Journalist Lewis Goodall interviewed Karen Hao, author of "Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI." Hao discussed the potential for AI to undermine democratic processes and establish a new form of gl…
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Author warns of AI companies' reckless race for total domination
Karen Hao, author of "Empire of AI," discusses the unchecked ambition within major AI companies and the potential dangers of a race for total dominance. In an interview, she highlights concerns about the unchecked power…
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Pope Francis calls for ethical AI development, partners with Anthropic
Pope Francis has issued an encyclical addressing the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, emphasizing that AI is not magical but rather a product of an exploitative supply chain that can challenge human dign…
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Karen Hao's 'Empire of AI' book explores industry's environmental and political costs
Karen Hao discusses her new book, "Empire of AI," which delves into the multifaceted impacts of large-scale AI development. The book examines the roles of propagandists, true believers, and politicians, alongside the si…
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Karen Hao criticizes EU AI Act for stifling innovation
Karen Hao criticizes the EU's AI Act, arguing it prioritizes regulation over innovation and could lead to a "race to the bottom." She suggests the current approach might stifle development and create a less competitive …