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Fei‑Fei Li—one of the most important figures in modern artificial intelligence—offers a memoir that blends personal storytelling, scientific discovery, and ethical reflection. She traces her journey from her childhood in China to her groundbreaking work in computer vision, including the creation of ImageNet, a dataset that helped ignite the deep‑learning revolution.

The book is not just about AI; it’s about human curiosity, the emotional and intellectual struggles behind scientific progress, and the responsibility that comes with building technologies that shape society. Li argues for human‑centered AI, insisting that innovation must be guided by empathy, ethics, and a deep understanding of human needs.