Keach Hagey
Keach Hagey was born in USA. Hagey attended Stanford University where she received a bachelor's and a master's in English literature.
Keach Hagey is a Wall Street Journal reporter who covers the intersection of power, technology, and media. Her reporting explores how individuals and institutions wield influence in the modern information economy, with a particular focus on OpenAI and artificial intelligence.
She was involved in work that broke the series
Facebook Files, which won a Deadline Award for public service, a Gerald Loeb Award for Beat Reporting, and a George Polk Award for Business Reporting. Hagey has also reported on the intricacies of Google’s advertising technology.
Previously, Keach Hagey reported on the television industry covering large media companies such as Viacom, Time Warner, and 21st Century Fox. She led a team that covered the power struggles inside Viacom that would ultimately win a Sabew Award.
Before she joined The Wall Street Journal, she worked for the Village Voice, Politico, CBS News, and the National in Abu Dhabi, covering media.
In 2018, Keach Hagey published the work
The King of Content, which tells the story of the powerful businessman, Sumner Redstone, who built a massive media empire running the family’s drive-in movie theaters.
He had control over major media companies such as CBS, Viacom, and Paramount Pictures. It explores his messy personal life, family fights, and bold business deals, which often led to public drama and lawsuits. It also examines the changing world of media as cable TV loses popularity.
An interesting twist is when Shari Redstone, who is Sumner’s daughter, stepped in to try to guide the family empire and protect it in uncertain times.
Next, she published
The Optimist to tell the story of Sam Altman, one of the most influential people in artificial intelligence.
The work explains how he was involved in the creation of OpenAI and led the release of ChatGPT, which caused seismic changes in the world of technology. It also covers the firing of Altman by the OpenAI board, only to be reinstated days later.
Hagey explores Altman’s early life, his rivalry with Elon Musk, his leadership style, and his career growth over the years. She also shows both the risks and promise of the fast growth of artificial intelligence.
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Keach Hagey: F.A.Q
Where was Keach Hagey Born?
Keach Hagey was born in USA and is American.
What was the first book Keach Hagey wrote?
The first book written by Keach Hagey was The King of Content, published in 2018.
What was the most recent book Keach Hagey wrote?
Her most recently released work was The Optimist on May 20th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Keach Hagey?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Keach Hagey book is
The King of Content. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
- The King of Content (6.00)
Are there upcoming new books by Keach Hagey?
Keach Hagey does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Keach Hagey written?
Keach Hagey has written 2 books. All of her books are Non-Fiction Books.