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This episode features a leading AI researcher discussing fundamental concepts in AI development.

Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott · Ep 11 Episode Official · Microsoft

Fei-Fei Li: Human-Centered AI

1 h Interview Hosts: Kevin Scott
0:0059:48

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Summary

Fei-Fei Li, a pioneering AI researcher and Stanford professor, discusses human-centered artificial intelligence on Microsoft's Behind The Tech podcast. The episode explores her ideas on visual intelligence and cognitive neuroscience, offering insights into AI development with a focus on human needs and understanding.

Explained simply

This episode features Fei-Fei Li, a top AI scientist. She talks about building AI that works with people, not just for them. It's about making AI understand us better, like how we see and think.

Why listen

This episode offers a look at human-centered AI from a leading researcher. Listeners will learn about the philosophy behind building AI systems that prioritize human needs and cognitive processes. It is for anyone interested in the ethical and practical direction of AI development. This perspective is relevant as frontier labs like Google Gemini and Anthropic increasingly focus on responsible AI and understanding human interaction.

On the mic
  • HostKevin Scott
  • GuestFei-Fei LiProfessor, Stanford University
About
Key facts
  • Guest: Fei-Fei Li
  • Title: Fei-Fei Li: Human-Centered AI
  • Show: Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott
  • Length: 60 minutes
  • Guest Role: Professor at Stanford University
Show notes from Microsoft

Fei-Fei Li is a professor at Stanford University and one of the world's pioneering researchers in AI. Her work focuses on human-centered artificial intelligence. Hear her ideas about everything from visual intelligence to cognitive neuroscience.

Jargon decoded
human-centered artificial intelligence
Fei-Fei Li
AI designed with people's needs and abilities at the forefront.
visual intelligence
Fei-Fei Li
AI's ability to understand and interpret images and visual information.
cognitive neuroscience
Fei-Fei Li
The study of how the brain works and how that relates to thinking and behavior.
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Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott · Microsoft
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1 h
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Who is Fei-Fei Li?
Fei-Fei Li is a professor at Stanford University and a pioneering researcher in artificial intelligence.
What is the focus of Fei-Fei Li's work?
Her work focuses on human-centered artificial intelligence, including visual intelligence and cognitive neuroscience.

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