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Big Technology Podcast

DeepSeek's Fallout For AI Companies, OpenAI’s Path Forward, Siri Somehow Got Worse

Jan 31, 2025
Ranjan Roy, a contributor to Margins and tech enthusiast, dives into the latest tech news. He discusses the disruptive impact of DeepSeek on giants like OpenAI and Anthropic, while exploring NVIDIA's shifting fortunes in the AI landscape. The conversation critiques Siri's performance decline and Apple's struggles to meet consumer expectations. Additionally, Roy elaborates on Jevons Paradox and the fast-evolving opportunities in AI, showcasing a compelling blend of market dynamics and innovation.
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  • The rise of DeepSeek is reshaping the AI market dynamics, challenging traditional hardware providers like NVIDIA and affecting companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic.
  • OpenAI's recent underwhelming response to competition from DeepSeek highlights its struggle to balance model superiority with application usability and innovation.

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Impact of DeepSeek on AI Landscape

The emergence of DeepSeek has significantly altered the AI landscape, predominantly affecting companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and NVIDIA. It has been noted that the economic model surrounding AI is shifting, with hardware providers like NVIDIA previously regarded as the primary profit generators now facing potential commoditization of their models. OpenAI's revenue strategies, which heavily relied on API access, might soon be less viable as applications that utilize AI models become more paramount. The general consensus is that application-level innovations will take precedence, as deep learning capabilities become increasingly accessible and cost-effective.

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