Fei-Fei Li says she runs her AI startup like a 'tiger mom'

Fei Fei Li said she runs her AI startup like a strict and demanding parent. Bloomberg/Getty Images Fei-Fei Li said running her own startup makes her feel like a 'tiger mom.' World Labs, cofounded by Fei-Fei Li in 2024, focuses on AI's interaction with 3D environments. Fei-Fei Li has previously said that she feels like she becomes a mentor even in job interviews. Fei-Fei Li says running an AI startup has brought out her "tiger mom" side. In an interview with Bloomberg released on Wednesday, the Stanford professor, known for creating ImageNet and often called the " Godmother of AI ," said that her seniority at the startup has put her in a bit of a parental role. Li cofounded World Labs in 2024. The startup is developing "world models" designed to help AI understand and interact with 3D environments.