AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Bankless
AI ROLLUP #9: $6M DeepSeek Shocker | $500B AI Push | Venice’s Billion-Dollar Airdrop | Solana DEX Record
Jan 30, 2025
Ejaaz and David dive into the seismic impact of DeepSeek, a $6M AI model that challenges OpenAI’s reign and sparks a new arms race in crypto AI. Exciting announcements from major players showcase the rapid evolution of AI agents and their integration with cryptocurrencies. With Solana hitting record DEX volumes and significant funding pledges from prominent figures, the stage is set for a major bull run. They also explore the implications of open-source AI and innovative airdrops, emphasizing a shifting landscape amidst global tech rivalries.
01:10:37
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- The $6M open-source DeepSeek AI model showcases significant advancements in efficiency, challenging the dominance of established firms like OpenAI and Nvidia.
- DeepSeek's innovative training methodologies optimize resource usage, allowing high-quality outputs with reduced computational power, potentially redefining AI development strategies.
Deep dives
The Rise of DeepSeek
DeepSeek is an open-source AI model developed in China that is gaining attention for its competitive performance and low cost compared to established models like OpenAI's. The training cost for DeepSeek was reportedly only $6 million, significantly less than most American counterparts, raising questions about its legitimacy. DeepSeek's architecture incorporates innovative techniques that enhance efficiency, allowing it to deliver results comparable to its competitors. This emerging model is seen as a challenge to the dominance of American AI firms, prompting a reevaluation of the ongoing AI arms race between the US and China.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode