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DeepSeek vs. Open AI - The State of AI w/ Emad Mostaque & Salim Ismail | EP #146
Jan 29, 2025
Salim Ismail, a serial entrepreneur and founding director of Singularity University, joins Emad Mostaque, founder of Intelligent Internet, to delve into the fierce competition in the AI landscape. They discuss the launch of DeepSeek and its potential to disrupt incumbents. Topics include the implications of AI hardware advancements, the US-China AI race, and the societal shifts due to AI, such as the changing nature of education. They highlight the importance of responsible AI development and its role in improving health outcomes and empowering individuals.
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- DeepSeek's recent advancements in AI technology are challenging existing hierarchies by dramatically lowering costs while matching or surpassing competitors like GPT-4.
- The competitive race between the US and China to achieve AGI emphasizes the urgency for innovation and presents significant implications for AI safety and alignment.
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DeepSeek's Disruption and Innovations
DeepSeek has emerged as a major player in the AI landscape, characterized by its engineering innovations that have raised questions about the existing technology hierarchy. The recent release of DeepSeek's models, particularly DeepSeq Coder and R1, has dramatically lowered operational costs while matching or exceeding competitors like GPT-4. This breakthrough has generated broad interest, with many users now experimenting with these models locally, further accelerating the conversation surrounding AI capabilities. The launch coincided with significant industry events, creating ripples across the tech community and prompting reflections on existing expectations for AI technology.
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