YouTube21 Nov 2025

Fei-Fei Li Helped Create AI, Now She Feels the Responsibility | The Mishal Husain Show

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Mishal Husain interviews Dr. Fei-Fei Li, delving into the transformative impact of AI, its concentration within a few major tech companies, and the need for democratization and responsible development. Dr. Li recounts her journey into AI, driven by a curiosity about intelligence and object recognition, leading to the creation of ImageNet. She reflects on her experiences as an immigrant, running a dry cleaning business while pursuing her education, and the resilience it instilled. The conversation explores spatial intelligence, the potential of AI to revolutionize various fields, and addresses concerns about job displacement, existential risks, and energy consumption. Dr. Li emphasizes the importance of human agency, responsible technology use, and empowering future generations with timeless values in the age of AI.

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