AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee, chapter 1
I listened to a podcast interview with Kai-Fu Lee a few months ago and immediately ordered his book, AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order (2018, affiliate link). Since then, I’ve order several copies for friends. If you want to get...Tags
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