Founded as a non-profit devoted to ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) would benefit all of humanity, the mission rapidly gave way to commercial pressures, peer competition and fierce hoarding of resources.
In Empire of AI – which became an instant New York Times bestseller and saw her recognised on the TIME100 AI List – Hao explores OpenAI’s meteoric rise and its astonishing human, material and environmental impact.
And, with its seemingly relentless extraction of resources, labour and land largely from the Global South, Hao likens the industry to colonial empires of old.
She joins Dr Kerry McInerney (Ngāti Ruanui) to discuss her ground-breaking book.
Supported by Platinum Patron Theresa Gattung.
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Local tip
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Arrive early and explore the Aotea Arts Quarter. The Civic, Auckland Town Hall, Q Theatre and plenty of dining options are all within a short walk.
Getting there
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Aotea Centre is in Aotea Square on Queen Street, in the heart of the city centre. Te Waihorotiu Station is nearby, with frequent bus services along Queen Street and surrounding streets. If driving, The Civic Car Park is the closest option. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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