KAI-FU LEE-ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST RESPECTED EXPERTS ON AI AND CHINA-REVEALS THAT CHINA HAS SUDDENLY CAUGHT UP TO THE UNITED STATES AT AN ASTONISHINGLY RAPID AND UNEXPECTED PACE.

In Al Superpowers, Lee argues powerfully that because of the unprecedented developments in artificial intelligence, dramatic changes will be hap- pening much sooner than many of us have expected. Indeed, as the U.S.-China competition in Al begins to heat up, Lee urges America and China to both accept and embrace the great responsibilities that come with significant technological power.

Most experts already say that Al will have a dev- astating impact on blue-collar jobs. But Lee predicts that Chinese and American Al will have a strong impact on white-collar jobs as well. Is universal ba- sic income the solution? In Lee's opinion, probably not. But he provides a clear description of which jobs will be affected and how soon, which jobs can be enhanced with Al, and, most important, how we can provide solutions to some of the most profound changes in human history that are coming soon.

"Having worked closely with both of them, Kai-Fu's brilliance for understanding and explain- ing the new Al world order is comparable to how Steve Jobs explained how personal computing would fundamentally change humanity. Kai-Fu's book is that good."

JOHN SCULLEY, former CEO, Apple