Book · 2018 · Business & Economics
AI Superpowers
China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order
AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee has been mentioned in 5 episodes across 4 podcasts (2 episodes recommend it and 3 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Ben Gilbert (1 episode), Russ Tedrake (1 episode) and Lex Fridman (1 episode) on Lex Fridman Podcast (2 episodes), Acquired (1 episode) and The Joe Rogan Experience (1 episode).
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Questions about AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee
Who recommends AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee on podcasts?
Ben Gilbert (1 episode) and Russ Tedrake (1 episode) have recommended AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee on podcasts. In all, 5 people brought it up across 4 podcasts (2 people recommended it).
Which podcasts mention AI Superpowers the most?
Lex Fridman Podcast (2 episodes), Acquired (1 episode), The Joe Rogan Experience (1 episode) and The Shawn Ryan Show (1 episode).
Is AI Superpowers recommended, or only discussed?
AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee was recommended in 2 episodes and discussed without a recommendation in 3 episodes, as of 2024-08-16.
What do people say about AI Superpowers?
Russ Tedrake on Lex Fridman Podcast (2020-08-09): "There are some recent books that if you're interested in this kind of topic like ai superpowers by kaifuli is just a fantastic read."
When was AI Superpowers last mentioned on a podcast?
AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee was last discussed on The Joe Rogan Experience by Peter Thiel on 2024-08-16.
What they say about it
- Discussing the book“what he says is we want to become the Saudi Arabia of data”3



The best things said about it
And um then there was sort of the the I don't know the CCP Chinese Communist rebuttal the Kaiu Lee book from 2018 AI superpowers I think subtitle something like the race for AI between Silicon Valley and China or something like this.
Peter Thiel The Joe Rogan Experience · Aug 2024 What the U former um head of Google China uh I wrote the book AI superpower what he says is we want to become the Saudi Arabia of data.
Robert Spalding The Shawn Ryan Show · Apr 2024 The New York Times bestseller called AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order.
Lex Fridman Lex Fridman Podcast · Jul 2019 I'll be actually interested if you would say that you talk in your book about all kinds of jobs that could could not be automated.
Lex Fridman Lex Fridman Podcast · Jul 2019 Where and when it comes up
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Why people recommend it
AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee examines the dramatic rise of artificial intelligence in China and Silicon Valley, comparing the distinct technological ecosystems and future economic trajectories of both superpowers. On the Lex Fridman Podcast, host Lex Fridman introduced the author as a prominent best-selling writer and discussed the types of jobs that face automation. Ben Gilbert recommended the book on Acquired as part of a special reading collection created for an Nvidia episode, while Russ Tedrake praised AI Superpowers on the Lex Fridman Podcast as a fantastic read for anyone interested in the topic. Additionally, Peter Thiel mentioned the book on The Joe Rogan Experience to illustrate an alternative perspective on artificial intelligence originating from China that focuses heavily on surveillance and monitoring. General Robert Spalding similarly referenced the text on The Shawn Ryan Show to highlight Beijing's ambitions regarding data dominance and its goal to become a global leader in information infrastructure. The work continues to serve as an important point of reference for understanding international competition in the technology sector, capturing the geopolitical dimensions of automation, data collection, and artificial intelligence development during a transformative historical era.
Every mention
Ben Gilbert So if you go to blinkist.com/Nvidia you can find books by Gary Kasparov, Kai-Fu Lee, and Cade Metz, who we… 1
“So if you go to blinkist.com/Nvidia you can find books by Gary Kasparov, Kai-Fu Lee, and Cade Metz, who we already mentioned earlier on the show who wrote the amazing Wired article.”
Russ Tedrake there are some recent books that if you're interested in this kind of topic like ai superpowers by kaifuli… 1
“there are some recent books that if you're interested in this kind of topic like ai superpowers by kaifuli is just a fantastic read”
Lex Fridman he's the author of seven best-selling books in Chinese and most recently the New York Times bestseller call… 1
“he's the author of seven best-selling books in Chinese and most recently the New York Times bestseller called AI superpowers China Silicon Valley and the New World Order”
“I'll be actually interested if you would say that you talk in your book about all kinds of jobs that could could not be automated”
Peter Thiel and um then there was sort of the the I don't know the CCP Chinese Communist rebuttal the Kaiu Lee book fro… 1
“and um then there was sort of the the I don't know the CCP Chinese Communist rebuttal the Kaiu Lee book from 2018 AI superpowers I think subtitle something like the race for AI between Silicon Valley and China or something like this”
Robert Spalding what the U former um head of Google China uh I wrote the book AI superpower what he says is we want to beco… 1
“what the U former um head of Google China uh I wrote the book AI superpower what he says is we want to become the Saudi Arabia of data”