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AI's Dark Side: Exploitation and Environmental Crises Exposed

6/4/2025

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Karen Hao's "Empire of AI" uncovers the dark side of AI's rise, spotlighting the exploitation of workers in Kenya and the depletion of water resources in Chile. With a powerful narrative, she warns of the profound social, labor, and environmental crises that accompany the unchecked growth of AI companies like OpenAI.

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Karen Hao's "Empire of AI" uncovers the dark side of AI's rise, spotlighting the exploitation of workers in Kenya and the depletion of water resources in Chile. With a powerful narrative, she warns of the profound social, labor, and environmental crises that accompany the unchecked growth of AI companies like OpenAI.