SMRTR AIJul 14, 2025Science News

Does the AI industry operate like a modern colonial empire?

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Karen Hao's book "Empire of AI" exposes the cutthroat world of artificial intelligence development, focusing on OpenAI's evolution from a nonprofit to a profit-driven entity. The book critiques how AI companies prioritize rapid advancement over ethics, exploiting resources and workers globally. Hao argues for more democratic, regulated AI development to benefit society equitably.

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