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Karen Hao

Gain clarity on AI's real-world impact and make smarter technology decisions with Karen Hao, speaker, award-winning AI journalist and bestselling author.

Trusted by OpenAI, The Atlantic, Pulitzer Center, Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine

Karen Hao, Speaker | Award-Winning AI Journalist & Author

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  • Award-winning journalist specializing in artificial intelligence reporting
  • Author of bestselling book about OpenAI
  • Listed in Time's 100 Most Influential in AI
Karen Hao is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author who specializes in artificial intelligence reporting, offering unique insights into how AI is reshaping business and society. As the first journalist to profile OpenAI, Karen authored "EMPIRE OF AI" (Penguin Press, May 2025), an instant New York Times bestseller. She writes for The Atlantic and leads The AI Spotlight Series with the Pulitzer Center, training thousands of journalists worldwide on AI coverage, and was recently named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in AI. Karen translates complex AI developments into actionable intelligence for organizations navigating digital transformation. Her experience as a Wall Street Journal foreign correspondent covering AI and China, combined with her technical background from MIT, enables her to bridge the gap between technical innovation and practical business application, helping companies identify both opportunities and ethical considerations in AI adoption. Audiences gain practical frameworks for evaluating AI investments, strategies for responsible AI implementation, and insights into emerging trends that will impact their industries. Karen's presentations blend technical accuracy with accessible explanations that empower decision-makers at all levels. Book Karen to give your audience an authoritative, balanced perspective on AI that cuts through hype and delivers actionable insights.

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