In this Telemetry News Now episode, hosts Phil Gervasi and Justin Ryburn discuss the latest in AI and networking, including the game-changing release of DeepSeek R1, a Chinese open-source AI model that rivals OpenAI and sent NVIDIA's stock plunging 17%. They also talk Cisco’s new AI security solution, the stalled HPE-Juniper acquisition, TikTok’s brief U.S. ban and reinstatement, and proposed tariffs on AI chip-making equipment. Plus, they highlight upcoming industry events like NANOG and APRICOT. Tune in for expert insights on AI’s global impact, cybersecurity, and networking trends.