People I (Mostly) Admire 118. “My God, This Is a Transformative Power”
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Nov 11, 2023 
Fei-Fei Li, a professor at Stanford and a pioneer in computer vision, discusses her audacious project of downloading a billion images to enhance AI's recognition capabilities. She reveals how the ImageNet contest spurred innovation and collaboration in AI research. Li reflects on her immigrant journey, highlighting resilience and mentorship. The conversation also addresses the ethical implications of AI, emphasizing the necessity of developing technology that enhances human welfare for a better future.
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From Immigrant to Princeton
- Fei-Fei Li immigrated to the US at 15 and worked in a Chinese restaurant.
- Despite financial hardship and language barriers, she attended Princeton with a full scholarship.
Choosing Academia over Finance
- Li's mother's health issues and lack of insurance created financial pressures.
- Despite job offers from Wall Street and private companies, she chose academia.
AI's Transformative Power
- AI's transformative power necessitates responsible development.
- Li advocates for human-centered AI to benefit, not destroy, humanity.
