Big Take The DeepSeek Freak Out
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Jan 27, 2025 Bloomberg reporter Jackie Davalos discusses the meteoric rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup that has outpaced its U.S. counterparts. She reveals how its cost-effective models are shaking up tech stocks and raising alarms in the U.S. market. The conversation highlights the potential threats to American innovation and examines what this means for the future of AI development. Jackie also explores the political implications of this tech rivalry, spotlighting the delicate balance between technological progress and government oversight.
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DeepSeek's Disruption
- DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, disrupted the market with a cheaper, efficient model.
- This caused significant drops in US tech stocks, especially NVIDIA and energy firms.
DeepSeek's Capabilities
- DeepSeek's chatbot rivals established competitors in functionality and targets developers.
- Its rapid development with fewer resources surprised the AI community.
DeepSeek's Cost Advantage
- DeepSeek optimized software to bypass export controls on high-powered chips to China.
- This allowed them to create a cost-effective model comparable to those using expensive NVIDIA chips.