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Timothy B. LeeUnderstanding AI
Followers445,112
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)368K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#28 Technology Bestsellers
Recommended by61
New recommenders, 30 days+44
Recommends14
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Timothy B. Lee

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When their recommendations started

Timothy B. Lee

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Live recommendations by month started, last 24 months, Substack's dates. Outlined months are incomplete: Substack lists only the 50 newest recommenders.