Karen Howe

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows

A journalist and author who has written a book on OpenAI and reported extensively on how the company strategically presents AI as inevitable to drive adoption and resource allocation. Known for critical analysis of major AI companies and their narratives around artificial intelligence development.

Appears On

Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth More or Less The Artificial Intelligence Show Terms of Service with Clare Duffy The Last Invention

Episode Appearances

Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter · May 21, 2026

Inside the Data Center Boom | May 21, 2026

“Wrote 'Empire of AI' with data center water calculations later found to be off by factor of 1,000”

AI Data Center Water Usage and Environmental ImpactBillionaire Wealth Concentration and Systemic InequalityWorker Rights and Fair Wages in Tech Companies

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth · Apr 15, 2026

2836: 1 Hour of Strength Training Per Week Adds 13 YEARS to Your Life

“Interviewed on Diary of the CEO regarding AI overhyping and limitations; claims much AI development is 'smoke and mirrors'”

Strength Training for LongevityBone Density and Osteopenia ManagementPostpartum Fitness and Recovery

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More or Less · Mar 28, 2026

How much water does AI consume?

“Wrote 'Empire of AI' book citing 4-6 trillion litre figure; issued correction after misinterpreting academic data”

AI water consumption and environmental impactData centre cooling and electricity generation water useWater withdrawal vs. water consumption metrics

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The Artificial Intelligence Show · Jan 22, 2026

#192: AI Answers - Responsible AI Adoption, Agency Transformation, Rethinking Workflows, Data Privacy, & Leadership in the Age of AI Agents

AI agent orchestration and managementMarketing agency transformation strategiesResponsible AI adoption frameworks

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The Year in News: Deepfakes, MAHA & AI

“Author of book on OpenAI; reporting shows how company presents AI as inevitable to drive adoption and resource allocation”

AI Integration in Medical Education and PracticeDeepfake Technology and Identity FraudHealth Misinformation and MAHA Movement

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The Artificial Intelligence Show · Dec 23, 2025

#188: AI Trends for 2026, Google DeepMind AI Predictions, Gemini 3 Flash, AI World Models & Are AI Job Losses Overblown?

“Author of 'Empire of AI'; issued correction for water usage calculation error in data center analysis”

Agent-to-Agent Communication and CommerceAI Assistant PersonalizationWorld Models and Physics Simulation

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The Artificial Intelligence Show · Oct 30, 2025

#177: AI Answers - AI Ethics, Flagging AI Content, AI Accuracy, Book Recommendations, & AI Intellectual Property

“Author of 'Empire of AI'; recommended for understanding geopolitics and environmental aspects of AI”

AI Ethics and Responsible AI PrinciplesDeepfakes and Synthetic Media DetectionAI Intellectual Property and Copyright Liability

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The Last Invention · Oct 2, 2025

EP 2: The Signal

“Tech reporter and author of 'Empire of AI'; discussed Dartmouth Summer Program and AI field's founding.”

Alan Turing's Contributions to AI PhilosophyWWII Enigma Codebreaking and Machine Intelligence OriginsDartmouth Summer Program (1956) and AI Field Founding

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The Artificial Intelligence Show · Jun 26, 2025

#156: AI Answers - Data Privacy, AI Roadmaps, Regulated Industries, Selling AI to the C-Suite & Change Management

AI Data Privacy and SecurityAI Roadmap DevelopmentChange Management for AI Adoption

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