Tech Life What happened to DeepSeek?
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Aug 5, 2025 
Lily Jamali, North America's technology correspondent, dives into the meteoric rise of DeepSeek, China's groundbreaking AI chatbot, and its implications for the tech landscape. The discussion touches on potential AI doomsday scenarios and the urgent need for safeguards in AI development. Jamali also explores innovations in automotive technology, focusing on how software is revolutionizing vehicles, including the shift to electric and sustainable solutions. The podcast offers a gripping look at the intersection of AI advancements, privacy concerns, and the future of driving.
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DeepSeek's Privacy and Usage Dilemma
- Privacy and association with Beijing have hindered DeepSeek's widespread adoption outside China.
- Startups still use it for being cheaper than American AI options despite privacy concerns.
AI Industry's Scale Race Prevails
- The bigger-is-better philosophy with more servers, chips, and data centers prevailed despite DeepSeek's efficient engineering claim.
- Companies are competing to deploy more AI processors and models as a primary selling point.
US Concerns Over DeepSeek's Ties
- The U.S. government suspects DeepSeek supports China's military and intelligence efforts.
- Investigations consider whether DeepSeek circumvented U.S. chip export controls via Asian shell companies.