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AI Whistleblower: We Are Being Gaslit By The AI Companies! They’re Hiding The Truth About AI

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Published
March 26, 2026
Duration
2h 8m
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Last updated
Apr 25, 2026

Discusses openai, society, culture.

Summary

The truth about Sam Altman. AI Critic Karen Hao reveals what 90 OpenAI employees told her.Karen Hao is an AI expert, award-winning investigative journalist, and former reporter for The Wall Street Journal covering American and Chinese tech companies. She is also co-host of the podcast The Interface and freelances for publications like More Perfect Union a…

Key takeaways

  • Distribution is crucial for success in any business, as exemplified by the importance of platforms like Booking.com for vacation rental visibility.
  • The AI industry's pursuit of artificial general intelligence (AGI) is driven by a mix of imperial ambitions and myth-making, often at the expense of ethical considerations and labor exploitation.
  • Internal conflicts and leadership disputes within AI companies, such as OpenAI, highlight the complexities and ethical dilemmas faced in the development of transformative technologies.

Why this matters

Understanding the dynamics of distribution, the ethical implications of AI development, and the internal conflicts within leading tech companies is essential for businesses to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and innovation responsibly.

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Show notes

The truth about Sam Altman. AI Critic Karen Hao reveals what 90 OpenAI employees told her.Karen Hao is an AI expert, award-winning investigative journalist, and former reporter for The Wall Street Journal covering American and Chinese tech companies. She is also co-host of the podcast The Interface and freelances for publications like More Perfect Union and The Atlantic. Her latest book is the bestselling ‘EMPIRE OF AI: Inside The Reckless Race For Total Domination.’She explains:◼️Why the US-Chi

Themes

  • openai
  • society
  • culture