Name: Kai-Fu Lee on the future of AI
Uploaded: 2019-06-05T21:57:06Z
Duration: 1 h 5 min 24 s
Description: Technologist Kai-Fu Lee describes the high-stakes battle between the West and China in artificial intelligence, and what it means for the future of work. (Audio only)

Technologist Kai-Fu Lee describes the high-stakes battle between the West and China in artificial intelligence, and what it means for the future of work. (Audio only)

Kai-Fu Lee on the future of AI

Artificial intelligence is transforming society at a speed rivaling the impact of electricity, already reshaping fields from translation to healthcare. In China, relentless entrepreneurial drive, vast data, and government support are fueling a rapid AI expansion. While automation threatens up to 40 percent of existing jobs, the shift could free people from routine labor and elevate creative and compassionate work. The challenge ahead is guiding this transition so technology augments rather than marginalizes humanity.