Jason On Firms Podcast 411 6 Ways China’s Deepseek-R1 Impacts Accounting AI
Feb 3, 2025
Discover how China's DeepSeek R1 model poses a challenge to established AI technologies and its geopolitical implications. The conversation delves into the effects of open-source AI on the accounting profession, highlighting regulatory hurdles and security concerns. Explore the intersection of advanced AI and global competition, particularly its influence on industries like pharmaceuticals. Lastly, see how AI tools could revolutionize accounting workflows by automating routine tasks, urging professionals to embrace this transformative shift.
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Open-Source Disruption
- DeepSeek, a Chinese company, open-sourced an inference model comparable to OpenAI's best.
- Ironically, OpenAI, initially founded on open-source principles, has become more closed.
Geopolitics of AI
- DeepSeek's open-sourcing and Trump's subsequent $500B AI infrastructure announcement highlight AI's geopolitical significance.
- This has further restricted US chip exports to China, aiming to curb Chinese AI growth.
Open Source Equivalents
- Open-source AI equivalents now exist for OpenAI's models, impacting the AI landscape.
- Controversy surrounds DeepSeek's training methods and resource usage.