Asian tech innovators are leading the way in developing AI systems that can revolutionise transportation, medicine, education and other industries
Autonomous vehicles, intelligent virtual assistants, personalised medicine—these are but a few ways artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the human experience. At the forefront of these changes are the leaders and innovators on Asia’s Most Influential list who are pioneering developments in the industry. Through their tech companies and venture firms, they push the boundaries of AI’s capabilities, shaping its next iterations and driving breakthroughs in machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics and more. Just as critical is their role in safeguarding its use. Amidst AI’s wide-scale effects on humanity, these tech leaders are also considering responsible practices and ethical principles that will help the world reap AI’s rewards while mitigating its potential risks.
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Kai Fu Lee, founder, Sinovation Ventures (Taiwan)
In his non-fiction book AI Superpowers, artificial intelligence expert Kai Fu Lee peers into a near future where the duopoly of the US and China leads the charge in AI innovation. The former president of Google China, who has written two books on the subject, also outlines the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs and how people and governments can navigate the dramatic changes.
Apart from being one of greatest thinkers on AI, Lee is also the CEO and founder of Sinovation Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in AI, deep tech, robotics, new energy and more. He leads the company’s Artificial Intelligence Institute, which is “committed to speeding up the integration of AI technology and real world applications” through the development of talent, research and venture building. In March 2023, the CEO announced Project AI 2.0, a new start-up under Sinovation that will develop platforms and applications for the next phase of artificial intelligence. Lee’s brainchild has already secured funds and attracted interest from global experts keen to shape the future.