
"In The Worlds I See, visionary computer scientist Li shares her remarkable journey from a childhood in China to becoming one of the most influential voices in artificial intelligence. As a teenager immigrating to the U.S. with her parents, Li faced the hardships of poverty, cultural displacement, and uncertainty-experiences that instilled in her a profound empathy and determination. Through education and relentless curiosity, she rose to shape the future of AI, becoming a trailblazer in a field often lacking in diversity."
"Woven throughout the book are powerful themes of immigration, identity, mentorship and the ethical responsibilities of innovation. Li makes a passionate case for building technology with care, inclusion, and compassion, and she warns against the dangers of allowing AI to be driven solely by profit or power. Her reflections are both candid and hopeful, urging readers to consider not just what technology can do, but what it should do."
"Discover the story behind San Francisco's 2025 One City One Book selection, The Worlds I See, as Dr. Fei-Fei Li sits down with technology journalist Adam Lashinsky. In this engaging conversation, Li reflects on her journey as an immigrant, scientist, and AI pioneer, sharing insights into her groundbreaking career and vision for a human-centered future of technology. Book sales and signing with Dr. Li will follow the event."
A visionary computer scientist recounts a journey from childhood in China to prominence in artificial intelligence. As a teenager immigrating to the U.S. with parents, the individual encountered poverty, cultural displacement, and uncertainty, which fostered empathy and determination. Education and curiosity enabled a rise to influence within AI, addressing diversity gaps. Themes include immigration, identity, mentorship, and ethical responsibility in innovation. The narrative argues for technology designed with care, inclusion, and compassion, warning against profit- or power-driven AI, and urging consideration of what technology should do for humanity.
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