Axis Conversations The Boys Who Want to Be Billionaires
Jan 30, 2025
A new AI tool, DeepSeek, is taking the app store by storm, raising concerns about safety and ethics. Teens are reshaping the Life360 app, turning it into a way to track friends rather than just family. Meanwhile, ninth graders dream of becoming billionaires, influenced by wealthy role models. The conversation also touches on the spiritual side of wealth, encouraging reflection on the true value of materialism versus spiritual treasures.
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DeepSeek's Rise
- DeepSeek, a new Chinese AI app, has become the top downloaded app, surpassing ChatGPT and Gemini.
- Its text-only format and lower creation cost are contributing factors.
AI Safety Concerns
- The rapid launch of AI tools raises concerns about potential harm.
- Less time is spent on safety when companies rush to release products.
Life360's Social Twist
- Teens are repurposing Life360, a family safety app, for social tracking.
- This allows them to check on each other and plan hangouts, but also creates new ways to feel excluded.