Ex-Google China President on How China Is Shaping the Future of AI w/ Kai-Fu Lee | EP #134

In this episode, Kai-Fu and Peter discuss 01.AI’s growth, Chinese entrepreneurship, and how open-source AI can impact the world. Recorded on Oct 19th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Kai-Fu Lee is the Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures, a venture capital firm he founded in 2009 that manages over $2 billion in assets and focuses on fostering the next generation of Chinese high-tech companies. In 2023, Lee launched 01.AI, a startup that built AI applications tailored for China, including Wanzhi, a productivity assistant similar to Microsoft Office 365 Copilot. As a leading figure in artificial intelligence, Lee continues to shape the tech landscape in China, where he recently noted that Chinese AI models are only 6 to 9 months behind their U.S. counterparts. He has authored influential books such as AI Superpowers (2018) and AI 2041 (2021) and was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2013. Earlier in his career, Lee held prominent positions in tech, including Vice President at Google, President of Google China (2005-2009), and Corporate Vice President at Microsoft (2000- 2005). He also founded and led Microsoft Research Asia from 1998 to 2000. Lee remains a highly respected thought leader in AI and continues to drive innovation in the field. Beago: https://www.beago.ai/ 01.AI: https://www.01.ai/ Kai-Fu’s X: https://x.com/kaifulee Kai-Fu’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaifulee/ Pre-order my Longevity Guidebook here: https://longevityguidebook.com/ —-------- This episode is supported by exceptional companies: Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod -------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 The Future of Search Engines 02:49 Innovation vs. Execution: A Global Perspective 06:09 The Shift from Investor to Entrepreneur 08:59 The Rise of Generative AI 11:51 Open Source and Collaboration in AI 15:10 The Economic Impact of AI 18:04 The Role of AI in Global Markets 20:49 Execution in Entrepreneurship: A Comparative Analysis 24:11 The Cost of AI and Its Implications 26:59 Building 01.AI and the BeaGo 35:26 The Rise of E-Lightning: Competing with Giants 45:36 Data Challenges and Innovations in AI 47:01 A New Player in AI Search 52:09 AI's Future: Balancing Innovation and Safety 01:02:37 Predictions for AI: The Next Wave of Innovation 01:07:55 Entrepreneurial Insights: Navigating the AI Landscape I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now: https://www.diamandis.com/subscribe Connect with Peter: Twitter: https://bit.ly/40JYQfK Instagram: https://bit.ly/3x6UykS Listen to the show: Apple: https://apple.co/3wLXeV3 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DwLzgs