Empires of AI With Karen Hao
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AI and Colonial Parallels
This chapter explores the troubling similarities between historical colonialism and the current practices of AI companies regarding data ownership and labor exploitation. The speaker reflects on their experiences with OpenAI, highlighting a shift from initial optimism to skepticism as corporate interests overshadow transparency. It further examines the ideological beliefs driving the AI community, likening them to past empires' justifications for expansion and control.
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