The Startup Ideas Podcast

DeepSeek R1 - Everything you need to know

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Jan 29, 2025
Ray Fernando, a former Apple engineer turned AI coding streamer, dives deep into the world of DeepSeek AI. He offers an insightful tutorial on setting up local AI environments using Docker and OpenWebUI. The discussion sheds light on data privacy issues regarding Chinese-hosted models and compares various AI model providers. Fernando also covers mobile implementation of AI with the Apollo app, and emphasizes creative ways to optimize AI interactions for better outputs, opening new horizons for users and startups alike.
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INSIGHT

DeepSeek R1 Overview

  • DeepSeek's R1 model rivals ChatGPT in reasoning, is open-source, and free.
  • It's hosted in China, raising data privacy concerns.
ADVICE

DeepSeek Data Privacy

  • Be cautious about data privacy when using DeepSeek, especially with sensitive info.
  • Consider alternatives like local hosting or US-based providers for business data.
ADVICE

Model Experimentation

  • Experiment with different size AI models.
  • Smaller, "distilled" models run faster locally but may offer less nuanced results.
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