AI Superpowers
AI Superpowers
Kai-Fu Lee
Balaji Srinivasan
A history of the Chinese tech ecosystem. - Balaji Srinivasan
Arianna Huffington
One of those books you begin reading and instantly feel that everybody should know about it. - Arianna Huffington
Peter Diamandis
A must read for anyone serious about understanding the future of our species. - Peter Diamandis
Tim O’Reilly
If you care about the future being brought to us by AI, this is the one indispensable book of 2018. - Tim O’Reilly
Marc Benioff
[The author] applies his superpowers to predicting the disruptive shifts that will define the AI-powered future. - Marc Benioff
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AI Superpowers

AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order

Kai-Fu Lee
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Kai-Fu Lee
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In "AI Superpowers," Kai-Fu Lee, a luminary in the fields of artificial intelligence and global technology, presents a compelling narrative that captures the rapid ascent of China as a formidable contender against the United States in the AI arena. With an insider’s perspective, Lee unveils the breathtaking pace at which China has bridged the technological divide, challenging the preeminent status of the US and reshaping the global power dynamics. His analysis transcends mere technological discourse, exploring the profound implications of this seismic shift on economies, labor markets, and the very fabric of society. Lee's prognosis is both enlightening and unsettling, as he delves into the future of work in an AI-dominated landscape. The anticipated upheaval in both blue-collar and white-collar sectors demands a reevaluation of our economic structures and the role of humans in this new age. Through meticulous research and personal insight, "AI Superpowers" not only charts the course of an imminent AI-charged future but also ignites a crucial conversation on the ethical, economic, and social frameworks that must evolve to harness the potential of AI while safeguarding humanity's essence. This book is an indispensable guide for navigating the uncharted territories of tomorrow’s AI-driven world.

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Released
2018
25 Sep
Length
255
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Truly one of the wisest and most surprising takes on AI. - Chris Anderson
A must read for anyone serious about understanding the future of our species. - Peter Diamandis
A superb and very timely survey of the impact of AI on the geopolitical system, the job market and human society. - Yuval Noah Harari
Clear-eyed and a must-read. - Satya Nadella
[The author] applies his superpowers to predicting the disruptive shifts that will define the AI-powered future. - Marc Benioff
A history of the Chinese tech ecosystem. - Balaji Srinivasan
One of those books you begin reading and instantly feel that everybody should know about it. - Arianna Huffington
If you care about the future being brought to us by AI, this is the one indispensable book of 2018. - Tim O’Reilly
In stark contrast, China’s startup culture is the yin to Silicon Valley’s yang: instead of being mission-driven, Chinese companies are first and foremost market-driven. Their ultimate goal is to make money, and they’re willing to create any product, adopt any model, or go into any business that will accomplish that objective. That mentality leads to incredible flexibility in business models and execution, a perfect distillation of the “lean startup” model often praised in Silicon Valley. It doesn’t matter where an idea came from or who came up with it. All that matters is whether you can execute it to make a financial profit. The core motivation for China’s market-driven entrepreneurs is not fame, glory, or changing the world. Those things are all nice side benefits, but the grand prize is getting rich, and it doesn’t matter how you get there.
— Kai-Fu Lee, AI Superpowers

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