Tech and Courage Series : Discussion on AI Governance with Karen Hao & MEP Alexandra Geese
2026-04-22T10:00:00+00:00
2026-04-22T11:00:00+00:00
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Greens/EFA | Hosted by MEP Alexandra GEESE (Greens/EFA, DE). Join us on 22/04/2026 at the European Parliament (ASP 5E1) for a unique discussion on AI governance, democratic norms, and Europe's digital future with award-winning investigative journalist Karen Hao. MEP EVENT Discussion on AI Governance with Karen Hao Tech and Courage Series 📅 Date:22/04/2026 🕐 Time:12:00 - 13:30 📍 Location:Room ASP 5E1, European Parliament, Brussels About the Event On 22 April, MEP Alexandra Geese will host an in-person discussion with award‑winning journalist Karen Hao, author of the 2025 New York Times bestseller Empire of AI.AI governance, workers' rights, and global power shifts are shaping today's public debate. This event offers a unique chance to hear directly from one of the leading voices reporting on the rapid rise of AI and the power of a few dominant tech firms.Karen Hao will share insights from her global investigations and insider access. She will discuss the impact of fast AI deployment, the risks to democratic norms, and why we need new ways to design and govern AI. We will look at how to ensure that AI benefits society and supports policies that protect the public interest.This event is the first iteration of the new Tech and Courage Series, curated by the office of MEP Alexandra Geese. The series brings together bold thinkers to inspire political courage for Europe's digital future built on sovereignty and human agency.Hosted by +Alexandra GEESE MEP Germany Member of the European Parliament Greens/EFA Bündnis 90/Die Grünen Alexandra GEESE CommitteesITREIndustry, Research & EnergyFEMMWomen’s Rights & Gender EqualityEUDSEUDS CommitteeIMCOInternal Market & Consumer ProtectionDelegationsD-USD-US Delegation×Speakers +Karen HAO Bestselling Author of Empire of AIInvestigative Journalist on Artificial Intelligence Karen HAO She is a bestselling author and award-winning reporter covering artificial intelligence.She was the first journalist to profile OpenAI and wrote a book, Empire of AI, about the company and the AI industry for Penguin Press. It came out on May 20, 2025, and was an instant New York Times bestseller.She co-hosts the BBC podcast The Interface and freelances for publications such as More Perfect Union and The Atlantic. She also co-created the Pulitzer Center’s AI Spotlight Series, a program that trains thousands of journalists around the world on how to cover AI. Previously, she was a reporter for The Wall Street Journal and a senior AI editor at MIT Technology Review.In 2025, Time magazine honored her on its TIME100 AI list, noting: "Empire of AI instantly struck a cultural nerve... Hao is fundamentally shaping many people’s perceptions and understanding of the company at the center of the AI revolution."Her work won an American Humanist Media Award in 2024 and an American National Magazine Award in 2022. She regularly gives talks about AI and journalism around the world. She holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering with a minor in energy studies from MIT.×Programme 12:00 Discussion with award winning journalist Karen Hao Moderated by: MEP Alexandra Geese Karen Hao | award winning journalist Important – This event is by invitation, and only registered participants will be admitted. Due to capacity constraints, all attendees must register, including those already holding a European Parliament access badge. Registration is mandatory for admission.
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