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Karen Hao is a journalist and author specializing in artificial intelligence, technology policy, and their societal implications. She has contributed to major publications covering AI ethics, governance, and geopolitical competition in AI development. Her book 'Empire of AI' explores the global race for AI dominance and its consequences for power, economics, and society.
Hao's work focuses on making complex AI and technology policy issues accessible to general audiences while maintaining analytical rigor. She examines how AI development is reshaping international relations, corporate power structures, and regulatory frameworks globally.
Karen Hao is a journalist and author focused on artificial intelligence and its societal impacts. She has written extensively on AI policy, ethics, and governance for major publications. She authored 'Empire of AI', a work examining the geopolitical and economic dimensions of AI development.
Last updated 31 August 2026