Kai-Fu Lee's new book AI Native launches Sep 15: why most companies get AI transformation wrong

kaifulee · x · 2026-09-10

Kai-Fu Lee announced his new book AI Native: The Mandate to Transform Your Company launches Sep 15 in ebook/audiobook, endorsed by Adam Grant. The book argues AI is a fundamental shift in business economics, not another tech cycle: two years ago top agents could do 6 minutes of expert work autonomously; today they complete a full white-collar workday in less than a coffee break at a fraction of the cost. When human thinking — companies' most expensive purchase — becomes nearly free, most firms are approaching transformation wrong. Lee offers a practical roadmap: redesigning organizations, unlocking hidden knowledge, harnessing agentic AI, and redefining leadership.

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