AI Superpowers
Kai-Fu Lee's view of the US-China AI race and its effect on jobs
Ranked 8 of 9 in best career and future-of-work books
An AI investor's view of the US-China AI race and what it means for jobs. It predates generative AI and is more about geopolitics and industry than about individual career choices.
Best for The US-China AI race and jobs
About AI Superpowers
The book compares the AI efforts of China and the United States, focusing on the data, companies and investment that drive progress in each. It then considers how AI could change jobs and what societies might do in response. The comparison of national strategies is the book's central theme.
The book suits policy readers, business leaders and investors who want a geopolitical and industry view of AI. It is written from an investor's position, and it predates generative AI, so its views on specific products are older. Compared with the economic analyses in this list, it is more about national competition and industry structure than about labor and productivity.
Key features
- US-China AI competition
- Effects of AI on jobs
- Industry and investment perspective
Strengths
- Direct comparison of AI development in China and the US
- Written by an AI investor with industry perspective
Limits
- Predates generative AI, so product views are dated
- Focus is national competition more than individual careers
Where AI Superpowers ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Career and future-of-work books | 8 of 9 | 82.5 | The US-China AI race and jobs |
Alternatives to AI Superpowers
All 8 alternatives- Co-IntelligenceEthan Mollick's practical guide to working alongside generative AI
- The Second Machine AgeEconomic analysis of how digital technology affects work and prosperity
- Prediction MachinesHow AI lowers the cost of prediction and what becomes more valuable
- RangeDavid Epstein's case for broad experience over early specialization
- So Good They Can't Ignore YouCal Newport's argument for building rare skills over following passion
- Designing Your LifeDesign-thinking exercises for career and life decisions
Questions about AI Superpowers
- Is AI Superpowers free?
- AI Superpowers is a paid product (paid). Sold as a print book; price varies by seller.
- Which formats is AI Superpowers available in?
- AI Superpowers is offered as Print.
- What is AI Superpowers best for?
- The US-China AI race and jobs. In our ranking of career and future-of-work books it is number 8 of 9 with a score of 82.5.
- What are the best alternatives to AI Superpowers?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Co-Intelligence, The Second Machine Age, Prediction Machines, Range.