The AI boom is powering the new era of American imperialism.

Our most recent downstream guest, Karen Hao, has been both a worker in, and reporter on the tech industry and is uniquely poised to present a nuanced and informed analysis of this rapidly expanding industry. In her new book, Empire of AI, Hao debunks myths that surround AI and exposes us to the full breadth of this global industry, from it’s cult leader-like CEOs to the workers that power the technology.

Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel.