Empire of AI by Karen Hao

An in-person public lecture by award-winning journalist Karen Hao on the rise of AI and its impact on democracy, labour, and the planet.

Empire of AI by Karen Hao is an in-person public lecture on Thursday 28 May 2026, running 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM at Manchester Business School, Lecture theatre G.003.

Award-winning journalist Karen Hao discusses themes from Empire of AI, including how the rise of AI is reshaping democracy, labour, and the planet, and why the future remains open to influence and accountability.

• Date: Thursday 28 May 2026
• Time: 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
• Venue: Manchester Business School, Lecture theatre G.003, Booth Street West, Manchester M15 6PB
• Format: In-person lecture