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Empire of AI is a gripping deep dive into the heart of the artificial intelligence revolution. This book unpacks the ambition, controversy, and high-stakes drama behind one of the world’s most influential tech companies. From OpenAI’s founding ideals to the global impact of tools like ChatGPT, and from internal power struggles to Sam Altman’s bold vision of artificial general intelligence, Empire of AI offers rare behind-the-scenes access to the people and decisions shaping our digital future. A must-read for anyone curious—or concerned—about where AI is taking us.

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Karen Hao is an award‑winning journalist and commentator specializing in artificial intelligence and its societal impact. She serves as the NYT bestselling author of Empire of AI (Penguin Press, May 2025), a deeply researched exposé on OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman. With years covering AI for top-tier tech publications—including being the first embedded journalist at OpenAI—her work combines investigative rigor with clear storytelling, offering unparalleled insights into the geopolitical and ethical dimensions of AI development.