AI Superpowers

AI Superpowers delivers a powerful message: artificial intelligence will reshape the world whether we are ready or not, but the shape it takes is not predetermined. The rivalry between nations, the automation of work, and the accumulation of wealth are only parts of a larger story. At its core, the AI revolution forces humanity to confront fundamental questions about value, dignity, and purpose.

Lee argues that while machines will outperform humans in many tasks, they will never replace the human capacity for empathy, connection, and love. The challenge is not to outcompete AI, but to redesign societies so that technological progress enhances rather than diminishes human flourishing.

This requires bold policy innovation, cultural shifts in how work is valued, and a renewed commitment to compassion. The future of AI is not just a technical problem—it is a moral one. And its outcome depends on the choices humans make today.

Kai-Fu Lee is a renowned artificial intelligence expert, investor, and author with decades of experience at the intersection of technology, business, and policy. He has held leadership roles at major technology companies, founded influential venture capital firms, and contributed to AI research at the highest levels.

Drawing on his unique perspective spanning both the United States and China, Lee offers rare insight into the forces shaping the global AI landscape. His work combines technical credibility with humanistic concern, making him one of the most influential voices on the future of artificial intelligence and society.