The Rest Is Politics 369. Question Time: China’s DeepSeek, Ambassador Mandelson, and misogyny in politics
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Feb 7, 2025 The discussion kicks off with concerns over China’s disruptive DeepSeek AI and its potential effects on Western tech. The hosts delve into the persistent stereotypes facing male and female politicians, exploring the nuances of their treatment in media. They also tackle the tricky territory of political appeasement and the challenges of navigating relationships with contentious leaders. Plus, there's a look into the implications of rising populism in Australia and insights on effective interviewing techniques that balance confrontation with curiosity.
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DeepSeek's Impact
- China's DeepSeek challenges US AI dominance by being faster and cheaper than ChatGPT.
- This changes the narrative that US tech companies would always lead in AI.
Combining AI Tools
- Rory Stewart uses DeepSeek and ChatGPT together, transferring answers between them.
- DeepSeek often improves and sharpens the responses, adding data ChatGPT missed.
AI's Creepy Accuracy
- Rory Stewart inputted photos of his living room into ChatGPT, and it guessed the occupants.
- It correctly guessed Rory Stewart first, followed by Simon Schama and Helena Bonham Carter, based on room details.