Empire Of Ai

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Discover the gripping story behind the fierce race for AI supremacy, told by award-winning journalist Karen Hao. Dive into the world of Sam Altman and OpenAI, exploring the high stakes and hidden costs driving this groundbreaking technology.

An inside look at the powerful forces shaping the AI revolution and its global impact.

When Karen Hao, a seasoned AI expert and journalist, began reporting on OpenAI in 2019, she believed they were the heroes of the tech world. Founded as a nonprofit with a mission centered on safety, OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, was meant to serve as a counterbalance to purely profit-driven companies.

However, the reality of this rapidly evolving field is far more complex. It demands vast proprietary resources: the immense computing power of rare, high-end chips; massive amounts of data collected at scale; and a workforce in the Global South paid low wages to clean and prepare that data. On top of this, the energy and water consumption behind it all has surged dramatically.

We have stepped into a new, daunting era of empire-building, with OpenAI pushing forward at a breakneck speed. Only a handful of the most valuable companies in history are racing to keep up.

With thrilling storytelling and exclusive insights from those closest to Sam Altman, Hao chronicles OpenAI’s rapid ascent and reveals the unsettling effects this industry is having on society.

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