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AI Superpowers

China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order

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AI Superpowers

By: Kai-Fu Lee
Narrated by: Mikael Naramore
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER

Dr. Kai-Fu Lee - one of the world’s most respected experts on AI and China - reveals that China has suddenly caught up to the US at an astonishingly rapid and unexpected pace.

In AI Superpowers, Kai-fu Lee argues powerfully that because of these unprecedented developments in AI, dramatic changes will be happening much sooner than many of us expected. Indeed, as the US-Sino AI competition begins to heat up, Lee urges the US and China to both accept and to embrace the great responsibilities that come with significant technological power. Most experts already say that AI will have a devastating impact on blue-collar jobs. But Lee predicts that Chinese and American AI will have a strong impact on white-collar jobs as well. Is universal basic income the solution? In Lee’s opinion, probably not. But he provides a clear description of which jobs will be affected and how soon, which jobs can be enhanced with AI, and most importantly, how we can provide solutions to some of the most profound changes in human history that are coming soon.

©2018 Kai-Fu Lee. (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Engineering Political Science Politics & Government China Modern China
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Kai Fu Lee has a unique insight into both worlds that the general public doesn’t get to see through public media outlets.

It is also a personal account of how he was forced to face his own mortality when diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and realized he had lived his life as a machine. His cancer diagnosis was from an old crude system, and AI with its more advanced and accurate diagnosis gave him a brighter outlook for his personal life expectancy.

This book both contradicts and confirms peoples views on China and the USA , depending on certain biases.
The topic and points of discussion are important to read or hear, but will be hard for people who are unwilling to look for answers to problems and prefer to remain in their blissful simulation based on a bias and conditioning of past entrenched systems, that will become obsolete with or without their willingness to adopt the technology.

AI Superpowers is an excellent book for those interested in the economic consequences and global social system which are then linked back to domestic AI competency and hierarchy. Universal income possibilities and downfalls are discussed as well as the global impact on types of future jobs, human employment and our ability to lead a fulfilling life.

It raises the question of, ‘What does it mean to be human ?’
Love is the one thing that gives us life and makes us human.
AI has the ability to give humans a more prosperous and longer life to enjoy as a human, but it is ultimately our choice as to how we embrace, use or abuse AI.

AI will affect all human social systems.
The new world order is already upon us.

The new world order is already upon us.

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Really enjoyed this book. Great intro to the rise of China in the coming AI age.

Enjoyable!

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Great insight into the different approaches between China & USA. But scary to the power of China and when they want something China will have it!! Also scary what AI will do to the Job's market around the world! Lucky I should be retired by then!

Interesting if not a little scary

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Understanding not just how AI will impact the future of work but to ensure we build in the humanistic aspect was enlightening. What started out as a book on AI ended up a book about love. Highly recommend you read this to understand how they could and should co-exist.

Incorporating humanity into AI

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Excellent story of experiences and insights ..well narrated.. I found the book informative and thought provoking..

Excellent story of experiences and insights

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This book provides a completely non-technical explanation of all the most important societal impacts of AI. Lee never tries to explain what a neural network is, or how ML is different to AI. He focuses on the characteristics that make US and China so far ahead of the world in the field. How entrepreneurs will implement these technologies, and how economies will be affected. I think this is the most important book I’ve read.

Detailed and accessible

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💯 Recommend this audio book, really eye opening to the possibilities of AI and its social implications! Worth a listen for everyone!

Eye opening!

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I listened the entire book and it reads very well. I enjoyed the subject and different perspectives that author narrated.

Good insights into the world of AI

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Ignore the bad reviews this book is fantastic and illustrates a valid point. China has built out a digitial eco system with its own tech giants equivalent to facebook, amazon, google... and will provide fierce competition for the upcoming AI race and beyond.

The authors argument for this is Chinas unique culture that doesn't respect things like patents... I would add to this argument that China has been ruthless in the last few decades building up its industrial base, and will be just as ruthless in the AI race. Where the limits on productivity are based on morality and the creepy factor that others do not want to cross...

Most are too blinded by their pride to see the competitive threat, hence the bad reviews.

Open minded people will be amazed by this book

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Here in the West we dont get a good look at the amazing progress in the last 10 years in AI in the worlds largest AI market. Thus we are blind to the progress China is making in not only the development of AI research but the commercialization of AI . Must read if you want to understand the Global commercialization of AI, especially in Fintech, Retail and online services.

Fascinating Look at Chinese AI Scene

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