Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson
(Preview) Xi Jinping and China's Tech Companies, The Long-Run Implications of the Chip Ban, and a Pessimistic Outlook for Taiwan
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Quick takeaways
- Deep Seek's open-source approach has transformed China's AI landscape, compelling companies to adapt to new competitive dynamics while fostering national innovation.
- The contrasting growth strategies of Deep Seek and XAI highlight the different challenges and advantages faced by startups versus well-funded tech giants in AI development.
Deep dives
Impact of Deep Seek on China’s AI Landscape
Deep Seek has significantly influenced the perception of AI capabilities within China, showcasing that the nation can compete on an international level despite existing technological limitations such as chip access. By open-sourcing its model, Deep Seek encourages various companies like Baidu and Tencent to adopt and build upon its technology, promoting a sense of unity and progress in the Chinese tech sector. This shift has led to a unique situation where organizations that previously charged for AI models now feel pressure to offer their services for free, fundamentally altering the business dynamics in China’s AI market. The psychological effect of seeing a homegrown model succeed has instilled a belief within China that they can solve complex problems independently, impacting the national psyche and motivating further innovation in AI development.
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