This event features a meeting with journalist and author Karen Hao, discussing her book 'The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence, Dreams and Nightmares at OpenAI and Sam Altman'. The discussion will delve into the behind-the-scenes realities of OpenAI, the development of ChatGPT, and the darker aspects of AI, including labor, computational power, and data collection. The conversation will be led by digitization and new technologies expert Sylwia Czubkowska.
This event centers around a special meeting with Karen Hao, a technology journalist and author, to discuss her bestselling book, "Imperium sztucznej inteligencji. Sny i koszmary w OpenAI Sama Altmana" (The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence, Dreams and Nightmares at OpenAI and Sam Altman). Hao's journalistic investigation delves into the inner workings of OpenAI, challenging the initial perception of the organization as a non-profit entity focused solely on public good. The discussion will shed light on the lesser-known aspects of AI development, including the critical labor involved in training AI models, the immense demand for computational power, and the environmental impact of data centers.
Moderated by Sylwia Czubkowska, an expert in digitization and new technologies, the conversation will explore the often-unseen human and ethical costs behind the creation of technologies like ChatGPT. Hao's work uncovers the realities that lie beneath the surface of technological advancement, offering a critical perspective on the power and implications of artificial intelligence. This meeting promises to provide deep insights into the ethical dilemmas, societal impact, and future trajectory of AI, as revealed through Hao's extensive research and reporting.