Stanford University researcher Fei-Fei Li’s memoir, ‘The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI,’ is the 20th One City One Book selection
Stanford University researcher Fei-Fei Li’s “The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI” is this year’s selection for the San Francisco Public Library’s One City One Book initiative.
The library launched the citywide effort in 2005 with a goal of bringing residents together to explore books through shared experience and dialogue. Friends of the San Francisco Public Library, the nonprofit that raises money and advocates for The City’s library system, is among its sponsors. Michelle Jeffers, the SFPL’s chief of community programs and partnerships, said the committee responsible for choosing One City One Book’s entries found Li’s memoir to be an “unparalleled choice for The City at this moment in time.” “We are all thinking about what the future holds in terms of technology and artificial intelligence,” she said. Li’s memoir maps the computer scientist’s trajectory from growing up in China to becoming a prominent voice in artificial intelligence. “The Worlds I See” tackles themes of self-identity, the importance of mentorship in STEM fields, and the ethical responsibilities that come from technology and innovation, according to library officials. Jeffers described Li’s memoir as being “about resilience and perseverance, about the human beings behind an immigrant story and about the importance of humanity in technological innovations.” “It’s beautifully written with a hopeful call for the importance of human-centered focus in developing the future of AI,” she said. Friends of the SFPL Communications Director Michael-Vincent D’Anella-Mercanti said the selection of Li’s book “feels especially meaningful” as the author’s “Bay Area roots and her reflections on innovation, ethics and humanity make it the perfect choice for this complex moment.” “We’re honored to support SFPL in fostering curiosity, connection and civic dialogue through this remarkable program,” D’Anella-Mercanti said. Ex // Top Stories Despite Newsom’s veto of chatbot bill, backers see path forward Governor rejected a proposal that sought to protect kids, but advocates see hope in how he handled another AI-related measure Supreme Court, nation ‘regressing’ under Roberts, author alleges Lisa Graves contends the chief justice is undoing voting rights — and same-sex marriage might be next NorCal's largest free science fair is coming to Mission Bay After a three-year absence, the Bay Area Science Festival returns with over 100 educational institutions and associations providing a day of"joy and wonder" Over the next three months, the library will host book clubs, workshops, panels and discussions with authors of related works. Li will also speak at the Main Library’s Koret Auditorium on Dec. 17 at the conclusion of The City’s first-ever AI Week, which the San Francisco Department of Technology will host beginning Dec. 11. City Chief Information Officer Mike Makstman said AI Week is designed to bring community members “together around responsible, ethical and equitable AI innovation.” In a statement, he said AI Week and One City One Book will “spark powerful conversations and collaborations between residents, technologists and City staff at a pivotal moment in both AI and San Francisco’s story.” The goal is to “help shape solutions that put people first and ensure technology serves everyone responsibly,” he said. “The Worlds I See” follows the likes of Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” Kathryn Ma’s “The Chinese Groove,” Dave Eggers’ “Zeitoun,” and David Talbot’s “Season of the Witch: Enchantment, Terror, and Deliverance in the City of Love” as One City One Book selections. Library officials are encouraging residents to read the other 19 entries in honor of the program’s 20th anniversary. “When you look at the remarkable 20 titles that have come out of this program, it’s a wonderful snapshot of what San Franciscans were interested in, thinking about, learning from, and each time, each book told a story about the issues and topics San Franciscans care about,” Jeffers said. D’Anella-Mercanti said One City One Book has provided a way for residents to “see their communities’ stories celebrated by the library.” “The program brings readers together across neighborhoods, generations and experiences, reminding us how books can connect our city,” he said.
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