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Beyond the Hype: Fei-Fei Li’s Vision for A.I.

2024/11/15
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This week on Quantum Drift, Robert and Haley take a deeper look at the goals and philosophy of Fei-Fei Li, one of the most influential figures in artificial intelligence. Often called the “godmother of A.I.,” Li isn’t preoccupied with achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI). Instead, her focus lies on real-world applications that improve everyday lives, emphasizing responsible, human-centered A.I. development.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • World Labs and "spatial intelligence": Li's new startup aiming to bridge the gap between perception and action for A.I. in real-world environments.
  • Li’s thoughts on AGI: Why she doesn’t dwell on AGI and prefers to focus on pressing societal impacts like privacy, misinformation, and fairness.
  • Future-forward A.I.: Her vision for health care, education, and societal applications that extend far beyond sci-fi speculation.

Tune in to explore Li’s powerful vision and why she believes A.I. can enhance, rather than disrupt, society.