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Geoffrey Cain: DeepSeek has embarrassed Silicon Valley

Jan 28, 2025
Geoffrey Cain, the Policy Director of the Tech Integrity Project and author of The Perfect Police State, shares his insights on the rise of DeepSeek, a new Chinese language model challenging AI giants like ChatGPT. He discusses the implications of DeepSeek for U.S.-China tech relations, including market disruption and national security concerns. Cain also analyzes the contrasting views of tech leaders on AI development and the balancing act U.S. companies face between cooperation and competition with China.
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  • DeepSeek's launch, utilizing less computing power than U.S. rivals, challenges Silicon Valley's dominance and prompts significant market reactions.
  • The intersection of U.S. politics and technology underscores the need for a strategic approach to maintain competitive advantages in AI.

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