The Hidden Costs of AI Belief: Karen Hao Exposes the Empire of AGI Evangelists
The Hidden Costs of AI Belief: Karen Hao Exposes the Empire of AGI Evangelists
Karen Hao on the Empire of AI, AGI Evangelists, and the Cost of Belief The race to achieve Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) – AI that can perform any intellectual task that a human being can – is one of the defining technological pursuits of our time. But what happens when that pursuit becomes infused with evangelism and unchecked belief? A recent TechCrunch interview with Karen Hao, a seasoned technology journalist known for her insightful analysis of the AI landscape, sheds light on this complex dynamic, exploring the "Empire of AI," the role of AGI evangelists, and the potentially devastating costs of unchecked belief in the inevitability of AGI. Understanding the "Empire of AI" Hao’s concept of the "Empire of AI" isn't about a physical takeover by sentient machines. Instead, it refers to the growing influence and power wielded by the companies and individuals at the forefront of AI development. These entities, often driven by a combination of pr…