“The Future of AI is Here” — Fei-Fei Li Unveils the Next Frontier of AI

Fei-Fei Li and Justin Johnson are pioneers in AI. While the world has only recently witnessed a surge in consumer AI, our guests have long been laying the groundwork for innovations that are transforming industries today.

In this episode, a16z General Partner Martin Casado joins Fei-Fei and Justin to explore the journey from early AI winters to the rise of deep learning and the rapid expansion of multimodal AI. From foundational advancements like ImageNet to the cutting-edge realm of spatial intelligence, Fei-Fei and Justin share the breakthroughs that have shaped the AI landscape and reveal what's next for innovation at World Labs.

If you're curious about how AI is evolving beyond language models and into a new realm of 3D, generative worlds, this episode is a must-listen.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Spatial Intelligence: A New Frontier
01:38 - Scaling AI: The Impact of ImageNet on Computer Vision
06:56 - The Role of Compute
09:16 - Data as the Key Driver
17:01 - Defining AI’s Ultimate Goal
18:58 - What is Spatial Intelligence? Unlocking 3D Understanding in AI
26:35 - Comparing Models: Spatial Intelligence vs. Language-Based AI
29:41 - 1D vs. 3D
32:39 - Building Immersive Worlds with Spatial Intelligence
35:11 - From Static Scenes to Dynamic Worlds
37:42 - The Future of VR and AR
40:42 - Creating Deep Tech Platforms
44:26 - Building a World-Class Team
45:54 - Measuring Success: Milestones in Spatial Intelligence

Resources:
Learn more about World Labs: https://www.worldlabs.ai
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