Kai-Fu Lee on AI-Native Business Transformation, Data Privacy, and the Future of AI Markets

In this interview, Kai-Fu Lee — former president of Google China and author of the book AI Native — discusses how business leaders should navigate the AI transformation. He outlines what makes a company AI-native, shares practical priorities for CEOs, and addresses questions ranging from data privacy and on-premise deployment to the state of Chinese AI models and the European startup ecosystem.

■ AI Transformation for Business
- Why companies need fundamental reinvention rather than incremental AI adoption
- Defining AI-native companies and how to approach transformation from the top
- Three priorities for CEOs over the next 12 months, including the role of a Chief AI Officer
■ Data Privacy and Deployment Choices
- Concerns about sharing proprietary data with large language model providers
- On-premise deployment with open-source models versus hyperscaler platforms
■ Market and Technology Landscape
- Chinese AI models in terms of cost and availability
- US versus China AI valuation and bubble discussion
- Open-source versus closed-source AI debate
- Anthropic's growth trajectory and IPO outlook
■ Advice for European AI Developers
- Building on open-source models with local language and domain data
- The application layer as the largest opportunity for European companies

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