Background
Wu is an American citizen, but grew up in Toronto, Canada. His father is from the Republic of China (Taiwan) and his mother is British. They both studied as immunologists at the University of Toronto. Wu and his younger brother were sent to alternative schools that emphasized creativity. Wu's father died in 1980 and his mother bought him and his brother an Apple II computer using some of the insurance money, starting Wu's fascination with computers. He is married to Professor Kate Judge, also a Columbia Law professor.
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