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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 57 MIN

Inside OpenAI’s Strange New “Religion” : Empire of AI

from AI Haven't A Clue

NYT Bestselling author Karen Hao lifts the lid on OpenAI’s cult-like AGI rituals, internal factions and burning effigies, revealing why today’s AI giants look more like empires than tech firms. We ask: who’s really in control of AI... and should we be worried?And we explore some of the weirdest stories we can find, from the never-ending Elon Musk vs Sam Altman soap opera, to robot police hitting the streets of China, to ANOTHER man falling in love with his chatbot. Contact, support and find out more over at aihaventaclue.com!

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