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Understanding AI and Its Impacts
Posted on: November 4, 2026 | Category: Spotlight
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how we work, learn and find information. But who shapes this technology, how does it affect our lives, and how can we use it thoughtfully? Explore these questions through a book and a hands-on learning opportunity through the University of Hawaiʻi.
Award-winning journalist Karen Hao recently discussed AI and its impact in a talk presented by the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa’s Better Tomorrow Speaker Series. In her book, Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI, Hao examines the ambitions behind the AI industry and the human and societal costs of its rapid growth. Her reporting offers a deeper look at the forces shaping this technology and the choices we face as it becomes part of everyday life.
Explore: AI for Hawai‘i
Curious about how AI works and how to use it responsibly? The University of Hawaiʻi offers a free, self-paced online course with hands-on activities and real-world examples. Explore topics such as AI basics, bias, fairness and responsible use.
