Artificial intelligence has rapidly shifted from an arcane field of research to a force reshaping economies, societies, and even geopolitics. Karen Hao’s detailed exploration of OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, offers readers a lens into both the aspirations and the dilemmas at the heart of this transformation. Blending investigative journalism with nuanced analysis, Hao’s work interrogates the ambitions, anxieties, and ethical quandaries that pervade the development of advanced AI systems. The result is a compelling narrative that unpacks the profound impact of OpenAI’s vision—both as a beacon of technological hope and a source of existential unease.

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