Fei-Fei Li: Staying curious at the forefront of AI

Fei-Fei Li, a pioneering AI scientist, shares her journey and insights on the importance of curiosity in driving innovation. She recounts her early experiences as an immigrant, highlighting how her father's curiosity at yard sales shaped her perspective. Li emphasizes the significance of academic research and federal funding in fostering innovation, citing her work on ImageNet as an example of curiosity-based research. She also discusses her entrepreneurial venture, WorldLabs, driven by the potential of spatial intelligence to create interactive 3D worlds. Li advocates for continued investment in public sector research and academia, viewing it as a strategic asset for maintaining America's competitive edge in technology and innovation.

Outlines

Part 1: Background, Curiosity, and Early Life

Part 2: ImageNet and Academic Research

Part 3: Funding, Entrepreneurship, and Policy

Part 4: Conclusion

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Tools and Weapons with Brad Smith

Part 1: Background, Curiosity, and Early Life

Introduction to Dr. Fei-Fei Li and the Intersection of Technology and Society

The Central Role of Curiosity in Fei-Fei Li's Life and Work

Cultivating Curiosity: Lessons from Yard Sales and Beginner's Mind

Perseverance and Love: Balancing Education and Family Challenges

Part 2: ImageNet and Academic Research

ImageNet: The Genesis of Big Data in AI and Computer Vision

The Passion for Academic Research and the Ecosystem of Innovation

Part 3: Funding, Entrepreneurship, and Policy

The Role of Federal Funding and Entrepreneurial Pursuits in AI

Advocating for Public Sector Research and the American Innovation Ecosystem

Part 4: Conclusion

Conclusion and Acknowledgements

Fei-Fei Li: Staying curious at the forefront of AI

Tools and Weapons with Brad Smith

Part 1: Background, Curiosity, and Early Life

00:01Introduction to Dr. Fei-Fei Li and the Intersection of Technology and Society

Introduction to Dr. Fei-Fei Li and the Intersection of Technology and Society

00:23The Central Role of Curiosity in Fei-Fei Li's Life and Work

The Central Role of Curiosity in Fei-Fei Li's Life and Work

04:14Cultivating Curiosity: Lessons from Yard Sales and Beginner's Mind

Cultivating Curiosity: Lessons from Yard Sales and Beginner's Mind

07:26Perseverance and Love: Balancing Education and Family Challenges

Perseverance and Love: Balancing Education and Family Challenges

Part 2: ImageNet and Academic Research

13:51ImageNet: The Genesis of Big Data in AI and Computer Vision

ImageNet: The Genesis of Big Data in AI and Computer Vision

17:23The Passion for Academic Research and the Ecosystem of Innovation

The Passion for Academic Research and the Ecosystem of Innovation

Part 3: Funding, Entrepreneurship, and Policy

21:48The Role of Federal Funding and Entrepreneurial Pursuits in AI

The Role of Federal Funding and Entrepreneurial Pursuits in AI

27:50Advocating for Public Sector Research and the American Innovation Ecosystem

Advocating for Public Sector Research and the American Innovation Ecosystem

Part 4: Conclusion

33:50Conclusion and Acknowledgements

Conclusion and Acknowledgements