The Transformation of AI: From Skepticism to Optimism

Fei-Fei Li, a professor of computer science at Stanford University, discusses her journey in the field of AI, starting from a time when AI was met with skepticism. She highlights the early focus on computer vision and the challenges faced in recognizing and understanding objects. Li's breakthrough in developing ImageNet, a dataset with millions of labeled images, revolutionized the field by enabling the training of neural network models. Despite initial resistance and skepticism, the winning algorithm in the ImageNet contest showcased the power of convolutional neural networks. Li emphasizes the need for responsible AI development to ensure its benefits to society.