Kai-Fu Lee

Kai-Fu Lee is a globally renowned cyber security and artificial intelligence expert, recognised for his pioneering contributions to the field. As the CEO of Sinovation Ventures and a bestselling author, Kai-Fu first came to prominence by developing the world’s first speaker-independent, continuous speech recognition system. His extensive career spans four decades, during which he has held senior roles at some of the world’s leading technology companies, including Apple, SGI, Microsoft and Google. A nuanced thinker, he argues that AI itself is neither good nor evil, but under the right stewardship, has the power to revolutionise society within the next twenty years.

After graduating from Columbia University with a B.S. in Computer Science, Kai-Fu earned his PhD at Carnegie Mellon University, where he remained as a Research Computer Scientist and Assistant Professor. His industry career began at Apple, where he led R&D for key projects such as PlainTalk and the Apple Bandai Pippin. He later founded Microsoft Research Asia, now regarded as one of the premier research labs in computer science. At Google, he spearheaded the company’s expansion into the complex Chinese market, receiving one of the largest employment packages in corporate history.

In 2009, Kai-Fu founded Sinovation Ventures, a $2 billion venture capital firm backing some of the world’s most talented tech entrepreneurs. He has published over 60 academic papers and authored bestselling books including “AI Superpowers” and “AI 2041”. A passionate advocate for responsible AI, Kai-Fu is a frequent speaker at leading conferences, sharing his expertise on the transformative potential and risks of AI. His prominence in the field has earned him numerous accolades, including being named on the Time 100 Most Influential People in AI list in 2023 and serving as Chairman of the World Economic Forum’s Global AI Council.

A thought leader with over 50 million followers on Sina Weibo, Kai-Fu offers unrivalled insight into the future of technology and cyber security. His engaging talks explore why AI will never possess true creativity or empathy, yet how its capabilities will continue to reshape industries worldwide. To book Kai-Fu Lee for your next event, contact The Cyber Security Speakers Agency.