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E11: DeepSeek-R1: The $5M AI Model Disrupting Silicon Valley | Leaders Of AI

Feb 15, 2025
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John Gibbs
Join John Gibbs, CEO of Automattic and AI expert, as he dives into the disruption caused by the DeepSeek-R1 AI model. He explains the staggering 17% drop in NVIDIA's stock, the staggering potential of a $5 million open-source model, and the geopolitical battle in AI innovation. Explore how constraints can spark creativity, the ethical dilemmas of AI advancements, and the future landscape of AI programming. Plus, John sheds light on how synthetic data could democratize AI and the need for effective leadership in an increasingly complex tech world.
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1
Intro
00:00 ‱ 2min
2
The Impact of NVIDIA's Stock Fall and R1 AI Model Controversies
02:18 ‱ 4min
3
Examining Cost Reductions and Geopolitical Competition in AI Development
05:53 ‱ 3min
4
AI Advancements and Creative Constraints
08:35 ‱ 23min
5
The Evolution of Programming Mindsets and RAG Insights
31:08 ‱ 2min
6
Navigating AI's Creative Frontier
32:48 ‱ 12min
7
The Bureaucratic Garbage Collection of Civilization
44:20 ‱ 2min
8
Synergies of Academia and Creativity
46:04 ‱ 7min