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Oxide and Friends
AI Disruption: DeepSeek and Cerebras
Feb 6, 2025
Join Andy Hock and James Wang from Cerebras as they dive into the revolution of AI through wafer-scale silicon. They discuss the stunning launch of DeepSeek’s R1 model, which boasts budget-friendly efficiency compared to its predecessors. The pair explains how specialized chips are reshaping the AI landscape and driving ease of access. They touch on the pivotal role of open-source solutions in fostering innovation while analyzing how new technologies are prioritizing resource optimization over mere size expansion—heralding a significant shift in AI development.
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- The unexpected release of DeepSeek's R1 model highlights how innovation can stem from under-resourced teams, disrupting traditional industry players.
- Cerebras and DeepSeek’s collaboration demonstrates the critical importance of co-designing hardware and software to optimize AI model performance.
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