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Kai-Fu Lee
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Kai-Fu Lee

Explained China's AI ascent to the West, and built inside it.

b. 1961ChinaFounder & CEO, 01.AIChairman & CEO, Sinovation Ventures

4 CareerEvery role we can document, most recent first

  1. 2023–now3 yrs01.AIFounder & CEO
  2. 2009–now17 yrsSinovation VenturesChairman & CEO
  3. 2005–20094 yrsGoogle ChinaPresident
  4. 1998–20002 yrsMicrosoft Research AsiaFounder

2 Books & papersPublished work, oldest first

  1. 2018AI Superpowers
  2. 2021AI 2041

LineageWho taught whom. Most of this field descends from a handful of laboratories, and the shortest path between two researchers is usually an advisor.

Worked alongsideco-founders and close collaborators

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