Fei-Fei Reflects on the 'Godmother of AI' Label and Women's Recognition

Fei-Fei reflects on being called the 'godmother of AI' and on how recognition differs for women in innovation. The conversation also connects a historical photo to the idea of a civilizational moment.

■ Historical Photo and Civilizational Change
- Reactions to a photo from about a century ago, when industrialization and urban skylines were expanding
- Framing that era as civilizational and the current AI moment as affecting all humanity rather than a small group

■ The 'Godmother of AI' Label
- Initial discomfort with and reluctance to claim the title
- Concern that women's contributions are not recognized the same way as men's
- A wish for more women to be called godmothers of their own creations, innovations, or discoveries
- Acknowledgment that the term has been adopted by others

Viewers interested in AI's cultural narrative, gender representation in science, and how public titles shape recognition may find relevant perspectives. The discussion is brief and centers on framing rather than technical AI research.