The Godmother of AI on jobs, robots & why world models are next | Dr. Fei-Fei Li

In this episode of Lenny's Podcast, Lenny interviews Dr. Fei-Fei Li, often called the "godmother of AI," about the history, present, and future of artificial intelligence. Dr. Li discusses the early days of AI, the "AI winter," and her work creating ImageNet, which helped spark the current AI revolution. She emphasizes the importance of data in training AI models and reflects on the rapid shift in perception of AI from a "dirty word" to an essential technology. The conversation explores the potential impact of AI on humanity, the need for responsible development, and the launch of World Lab's Marble, a tool for generating explorable 3D worlds. Dr Li also touches on the challenges and opportunities in robotics, the importance of spatial intelligence, and the role of human-centered AI in shaping the future of technology.