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Did DeepSeek Steal From OpenAI? & The Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady

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Jan 30, 2025
The discussion dives into the intriguing allegations against DeepSeek for potentially stealing data from OpenAI to fuel its new AI model. It also highlights the latest earnings from Meta and Microsoft, showing strong business performance, while Tesla continues to face challenges. Attention shifts to the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates amid political pressures. Plus, insights into the skyrocketing costs of Super Bowl ads and quirky tales from the world of sports add a lighter touch to the conversation.
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INSIGHT

OpenAI's Hypocrisy

  • OpenAI, known for scraping internet data without consent, is now accusing DeepSeek of stealing data.
  • This highlights the hypocrisy surrounding data usage in the AI industry.
ANECDOTE

DeepSeek Investigation

  • OpenAI and Microsoft are investigating DeepSeek for allegedly stealing data to build its R1 model.
  • This model caused a $1 trillion wipeout in US stocks, raising questions about OpenAI's security and DeepSeek's breakthrough.
INSIGHT

DeepSeek's Breakthrough

  • DeepSeek's use of distillation, training its model on OpenAI's output, raises questions about its claimed breakthrough.
  • It also highlights potential security vulnerabilities of US tech companies' proprietary models.
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