About the book
AI pioneer and venture capitalist Kai-Fu Lee, who held executive roles at Apple, Microsoft and Google before founding Sinovation Ventures, argues China has caught up with the United States in artificial intelligence at an unexpected pace. He gives reasons China may excel, among them looser data protection rules, a startup culture he describes as aggressive, state funding and deep learning that rewards brute force. Lee expects AI to hit white-collar as well as blue-collar work, lists jobs most and least at risk, from radiologists and telemarketers to social workers and elder caregivers, and doubts that universal basic income is the answer. He envisions the two countries forming an AI duopoly. The 2018 book became a New York Times bestseller.
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella endorsed its clear-eyed analysis of how humans and AI can coexist, and Arianna Huffington praised it as a guide to a future that embraces AI while keeping what is unique about humanity. Udacity founder Sebastian Thrun said nobody tells the story of AI in both China and the US better than Lee.
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This book has 9 recommendations
Satya Nadella (CEO/Microsoft)
Kai-Fu Lee's smart analysis on human-AI coexistence is clear-eyed and a must-read. We must look deep within ourselves for the values and wisdom to guide AI's development.
Arianna Huffington (Founder/Thrive Global)
Kai-Fu Lee's experience as an AI pioneer, top investor, and cancer survivor has led to this brilliant book about global technology. AI Superpowers gives us a guide to a future that celebrates all the benefits that AI will bring, while cultivating what is unique about our humanity. It’s one of those books you read and think, ‘Why are people reading any other book right now when this is so clearly the one they need to be reading?
Chris Anderson (Head/TED)
Truly one of the wisest and most surprising takes on AI. Kai-Fu Lee connects it with humans in a logical yet inspiring way. You’ll find this book illuminating and exciting in equal measure.
Alan Murray (President, CEO/FORTUNE)
Kai-Fu Lee may have the most comprehensive view of the global technology scene of any living person.
Peter Diamandis (Author, Founder/Singularity University)
Kai-Fu Lee is at the forefront of the coming AI revolution, helping us transcend the limitations of thought, reach, and vision. This seminal book on AI is a must read for anyone serious about understanding the future of our species.
Sebastian Thrun (Founder/Udacity)
A unique book by one of the leading pioneers of the field of AI. Kai-Fu Lee is a top notch researcher, business executive and investor. He tells the tale of AI - in China and the US - better than anyone else. A great read!
Robert Scoble (Blogger, author)
Kai-Fu Lee has a message for Westerners that should be heard loudly: the Chinese are coming and are positioned to dominate the AI era. As an American technologist, the book well laid out a cautionary tale for my fellow Silicon Valley inhabitants.
Erik Rostad (Creator/Books of Titans Project)
Finished it this morning. Incredible. I'd go so far as to suggest you stop what you're reading to read this one. It's a fantastic mix of AI and humanity with realistic fear and hope for the future. This was perfect timing for topics I've been thinking about lately.
Aidan Connolly (CEO/Caithus)
AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee made me think a lot about the future world and the US vs. China influence on artificial intelligence & the next developments in it.
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