Dr. Fei-Fei Li

As one of the most influential figures in artificial intelligence, Dr. Fei-Fei Li has spent her career advancing a vision of technology that is both cutting-edge and deeply human. As co-director of Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute, she has championed the development of ethical AI and helped shape global discourse around how technology can better serve society. Her TED2024 talk, With Spatial Intelligence, AI Will Understand the Real World, captured imaginations worldwide, illustrating how AI’s ability to perceive and interact with physical space could revolutionize robotics, healthcare, and more.

In 2024, Dr. Li co-founded World Labs, a groundbreaking startup developing AI systems with advanced spatial intelligence. The company reached unicorn status in under a year, raising $230 million and further cementing Dr. Li’s unique ability to bridge academic research with real-world innovation. Her work consistently focuses on using AI to solve human challenges—from smart cities to assistive technology—proving that technical advancement and social good can go hand in hand. 

For her pioneering leadership in AI, her tireless commitment to equity and inclusivity in tech, and her profound influence on how the world understands and builds with artificial intelligence, it is our great privilege to honor Dr. Fei-Fei Li with the 2025 Webby Lifetime Achievement Award.