The Startup Podcast Insiders React: AI's DeepSeek Freakout + Trump's $500B AI Power Play, Elon Plays Footsie With Fascism
Are we witnessing the dawn of a new era in AI, or the potential erosion of democracy through unchecked technological power?
In this hard-hitting episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein tackle the latest seismic shifts in the AI landscape. From Project Stargate's staggering $500 billion investment to DeepSeek's game-changing cost-effective model, they explore how these developments are reshaping the industry and raising critical ethical questions about the future of technology and society.
In this episode, you will:
- Decode the true implications of Project Stargate's massive AI investment and its potential impact on US technological dominance
- Analyze how DeepSeek's breakthrough could democratize AI development and challenge tech giants' monopolies
- Examine the geopolitical chess game unfolding between the US and China in the race for AI supremacy
- Evaluate the potential market disruption for industry leaders like NVIDIA and OpenAI
- Scrutinize the alarming behavior of tech leaders and discuss the parallels to historical fascist movements
- Explore the ethical responsibilities of AI developers in an increasingly polarized world
- Gain actionable insights on how to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape as a founder, investor, or industry professional
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Learn more about Chris and Yaniv
Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/
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Credits
Editor: Justin McArthur
Content Strategist: Carolina Franco
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang