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FT Tech Tonic

Making money from AI: After DeepSeek

Feb 18, 2025
The landscape of generative AI is evolving rapidly with companies like OpenAI and Meta striving for dominance. DeepSeek’s rise as a cost-effective alternative has shaken the market, prompting reevaluation of traditional business models. The podcast dives into the complexities of achieving artificial general intelligence and the associated economic implications. It also tackles the paradox of profitability in AI, comparing it to the airline industry, while emphasizing the importance of user interface in maintaining user loyalty.
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  • The growing demand for AI skills is highlighted by diverse students enrolling in prompt engineering courses to enhance their productivity.
  • DeepSeek's cost-effective AI models challenge Silicon Valley valuations, potentially igniting a price war among generative AI companies.

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Empowering Through Education

A generative AI prompt engineering class at Capital City College highlights the growing demand for skills related to AI technology. The course caters to a diverse group of students, including marketing professionals and retirees, showcasing the widespread interest in learning how to effectively leverage AI tools like ChatGPT. The curriculum aims to transform learners from merely using AI for tasks like essay writing to understanding how to engage with the technology for enhanced productivity in their daily work. This shift emphasizes the importance of teaching critical prompting techniques to help users achieve better results from generative AI.

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