Tech Talk Y'all China’s AI Breakthrough & the Vatican’s AI Fears—What’s Next?
Jan 31, 2025
A groundbreaking Chinese AI named DeepSeek is causing chaos in the stock market and raising ethical concerns over data privacy. The Vatican warns about the potential dangers of AI, while scientists edge closer to creating an 'artificial sun' for limitless energy. Exciting advancements in supersonic flight promise global travel in under four hours. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's new payment service challenges existing platforms like Venmo. The fun also includes quirky tales of a meteorite sighting and the return of the beloved Pebble smartwatch.
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DeepSeek's Disruption
- DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, shook the tech world by claiming to have built a powerful AI model for under $50 million.
- Its advancements and efficiency raised questions about US export rules' effectiveness.
DeepSeek's Spending Mystery
- Initially DeepSeek claimed to have spent $5 million, later revised to $50 million, then potentially $500 million on NVIDIA chips.
- Microsoft suspects DeepSeek improperly obtained and used OpenAI data for training, raising questions about their claimed efficiency.
DeepSeek's Security Concerns
- Some users sarcastically tweeted about sharing sensitive data with DeepSeek, highlighting its data security concerns.
- Despite security risks, DeepSeek's app topped app store charts due to public interest.