Kai-Fu Lee is a renowned computer scientist, entrepreneur, and author, widely recognized for his work in artificial intelligence. Born in Taiwan, he earned his Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University, becoming one of the early pioneers in the field of speech recognition. Lee has held influential positions at leading technology companies, including Google, Microsoft, and Apple. As the founder of Sinovation Ventures, he invests in technology startups, fostering innovation across China and the world. Lee is also a bestselling author, with works like "AI Superpowers," where he provides insightful analysis on the AI race between the U.S. and China.