Growth Minds with Sean Kim Ex-Google President: 50% of Jobs Will Disappear! (And How to Prepare Now) | Kai-Fu Lee
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Nov 27, 2024 
In this engaging conversation, Kai-Fu Lee, co-founder of Sinovation Ventures and former president of Google China, shares his insights on the future of AI. He discusses China's unique strengths in AI technology, including its innovative Super App and engineering expertise. Kai-Fu explains the dual-edged nature of AI's impact on society, urging for educational reforms to meet new job demands. He also explores the potential of AI to foster emotional connections and the importance of adapting skillsets for a future dominated by technology.
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Obama's Missing Yearbook Photo
- Kai-Fu Lee and Barack Obama graduated from Columbia University in the same year (1983).
- Obama's photo is missing from the yearbook, but his graduation is recorded.
Deep Learning's Strengths and Limitations
- Deep learning models excel at tasks like image recognition and personalized recommendations, but lack true understanding of human intelligence.
- They can mimic creativity and emotions, but haven't replicated human consciousness.
China's Rise in AI
- China's rapid AI advancement is due to several factors, including the "Sputnik moment" after AlphaGo's victory, vast data from super apps, and a strong engineering talent pool.
- Government support and a tenacious entrepreneurial ecosystem also contribute to China's AI strength.
