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Ex-Google President: 50% of Jobs Will Disappear! (And How to Prepare Now) | Kai-Fu Lee

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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  • China's rapid advancement in AI is fueled by abundant data resources and supportive government policies, positioning it as a formidable global leader.
  • The job market transformation due to AI necessitates a shift in education towards creativity and critical thinking, preparing future generations for non-routine roles.

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The Journey of AI Development

The history of artificial intelligence (AI) can be traced back to the 1950s when the term was first coined by John McCarthy at a conference in Dartmouth. Early pursuits in AI faced challenges as advancements often led to applications being categorized as engineering rather than true AI, such as voice recognition systems developed in the '80s and '90s. A significant breakthrough occurred with the rise of deep learning about a decade ago, which allowed AI to learn from vast amounts of data without explicit programming. This advancement has since equipped AI with capabilities like image and language recognition, and even some development in autonomous vehicles, highlighting the rapid progress made in recent years.

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