Technology journalist and author of the new book "The Artificial Intelligence Empire," Karen Hao, argues that the current AI development model is highly concentrated in the hands of a few large technology companies. While these companies pursue techn

2026-07-24

Technology journalist and author of the new book "The Artificial Intelligence Empire," Karen Hao, argues that the current AI development model is highly concentrated in the hands of a few large technology companies. While these companies pursue technological breakthroughs, they may also bring about problems related to data, energy, the environment, and labor, further exacerbating economic inequality. She calls for attention to the power structure behind the AI industry, rather than just focusing on technological progress itself.