Hacked Silk Road Founder Released + DeepSeek's Big Moment for Open Source AI + Scam Complaint Lines to Nowhere
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Feb 16, 2025 Delve into the infamous Silk Road and its enigmatic founder, Ross Ulbricht, whose recent pardon sparks debates on digital privacy and cybercrime. Explore the intricate journey of law enforcement that led to his capture and the legacy of cryptocurrency in this dark web tale. Discover innovations by DeepSeek in AI and the push for affordable tech. The discussion also touches on customer service woes faced by Cash App versus Venmo, and a light-hearted critique on meme coins, emphasizing the ever-evolving landscape of digital payments and securities.
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Silk Road Story
- Ross Ulbricht, aka "Dread Pirate Roberts," created Silk Road, a darknet marketplace.
- He was caught in 2013 and sentenced to life, but received a pardon in 2025.
DeepSeek's Disruption
- DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, disrupted the AI landscape with an efficient LLM.
- It challenged the notion of high training costs as a barrier to entry.
DeepSeek's Technical Innovation
- DeepSeek achieved significant cost savings by coding directly to the chips.
- They bypassed the framework overhead, increasing processing potential.