Manifold US-PRC Tech War: DeepSeek AI and 6th Generation Fighters — #78
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Jan 30, 2025 T.P. Wong, an AI engineer focused on US-China tech competition, dives into the intricate world of military technology and artificial intelligence. He discusses DeepSeek's groundbreaking AI model and how it's reshaping the competitive landscape. The conversation shifts to China's advancements in sixth-generation fighter jets and their strategic implications for the U.S. Wong analyzes evolving military dynamics, including threats from missile technology, and urges a reevaluation of defense strategies in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment.
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DeepSeek's Rise
- DeepSeek was relatively unknown, even within China, until recently.
- T.P. Wong, a follower of Chinese AI companies, only heard of it about six months prior to the podcast.
AI Infrastructure Grift
- DeepSeek's efficiency challenges assumptions about AI infrastructure spending.
- Steve Hsu suggests current AI infrastructure projects lack solid projections due to DeepSeek's cost-effectiveness.
DeepSeek's Reasoning Model Training
- DeepSeek uses reinforcement learning to train reasoning models, unlike US companies relying on human-annotated data.
- This innovative approach is potentially more efficient and has significant implications for AI research.