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Karen Hao in Conversation with Patrick Hynes | Empire of AI

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Thursday, May 29, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM PST/PDT
Location
Gates Computer Science Building, Room 119 353 Jane Stanford Way Stanford, CA 94305

The rapid ascent of OpenAI has been central in showcasing the disruptive power of artificial intelligence to the public.

In this seminar, moderator Patrick Hynes and award-winning AI journalist Karen Hao will discuss her new book Empire of AI, explore the breakneck rise of OpenAI, and examine the industry’s broader ambitions. Join for this thought-provoking conversation about the past, present, and future of AI—what’s at stake, who stands to gain, and who is being left behind.

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Karen Hao
Journalist and Author
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Patrick Hynes
Senior Manager of Research Communities

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