IM 835: Glitch Lord - Inside OpenAI's Secret Struggles and the 'Empire of AI' With Karen Hao

In this episode of Intelligent Machines, Paul Thurrott, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau (later replaced by Harper Reed) discuss AI, technology, and related news. The episode features an interview with Karen Hao, author of "Empire of AI," who shares insights into OpenAI's history, culture, and the broader implications of AI development. The hosts and guests explore topics such as the monopolization of AI research, the ethics of AI development, and the competition between the U.S. and China in the AI field. The panel also discusses a recent Google antitrust case, the commoditization of AI models, and the impact of AI on employment and culture, ending with recommendations.