The introduction of DeepSeek's R1 large language model has sparked global discussion about what happens when open-source innovation meets geopolitical constraints. What does this mean for financial markets, AI development, and the future of global competition? In this episode of the 'AI in Financial Services' podcast, host Matthew DeMello speaks with Sudeep Kesh, Chief Innovation Officer at S&P Global Ratings, and Martin Whitworth, Lead Cyber Expert at S&P Global Ratings, about how DeepSeek's model reveals the evolving relationship between resource constraints, innovation, and risk management in AI. The conversation explores the technological breakthroughs behind DeepSeek's design, why open-source transparency changes the game for enterprise leaders, and how regulatory intentions often create new innovation cycles. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/e2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on Emerj's flagship' AI in Business' podcast! If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
AI in Financial Services Podcast