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The End of DeepSeek Week: Moneyball for AI, The Future of Compute Demand, Geopolitical Reality Checks, and More

Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

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Navigating Innovation and AI Power Dynamics

This chapter critically examines the current landscape of innovation in Silicon Valley, particularly focusing on the development and adoption of large language models (LLMs). It discusses the delays in productizing technological advancements and the cultural factors at play, alongside the tension between resource availability and true creativity. The chapter also reflects on AI governance, market dynamics, and the potential consequences of open-sourcing AI technologies.

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