During his 2023 'Growth' speech, Lei Jun recalled his 1992 university paper on a computer virus detection expert system—once a pioneering AI approach published in *Computer Research and Development*—which resurfaced online after 30 years, sparking admiration for its forward‑thinking security insights.
The article reviews Lei Jun’s early 1992 journal paper on a computer‑virus detection expert system, describing its assembly‑language based methodology, claimed advantages over traditional methods, and the lasting impact of his low‑level programming work on the tech community.
The article recounts Lei Jun’s early programming career, highlights his 1992 paper on a computer‑virus detection expert system that offered high‑accuracy, adaptable security methods before they were widely known, and notes its inclusion in university curricula.
The article recounts Lei Jun's dramatic return to Kingsoft, his simultaneous launch of Xiaomi, the strategic partnership with Tencent, and a five‑step reform plan that reshaped the company's governance, culture, and product focus to revive its fortunes.
The article examines how Chinese tech founders Lei Jun, Luo Yonghao and Jia Yueting idolized Steve Jobs, adopted his marketing, software‑first, and “reality‑distortion” tactics, achieved early breakthroughs, then faced dramatic setbacks, illustrating broader shifts in China’s product‑management landscape.
The article recounts Xiaomi founder Lei Jun’s early passion for programming, showcases the full assembly source of his 22‑year‑old RI/TSR utility, and reflects on his enduring love for low‑level software development while illustrating the code with historic screenshots.
