In this discussion, Jeremy Hsu, a reporter for New Scientist, dives into the rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model that rivals ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost. He explains the innovative technologies behind DeepSeek and its implications for the AI arms race. The conversation also tackles the alarming rise in ocean temperatures, attributed to accelerated heat absorption. Lastly, there's a light-hearted exploration of Amazon river dolphins engaging in an unusual urine projection behavior, shedding light on their unique social interactions.

The podcast discusses declining birth rates globally and their impact on society, advancements in AI humanoid robots like NVIDIA's new chip, unique hunting tactics of California orcas, and mathematician Michel Talagrand winning the Abel prize for his work in randomness and quantum computing.

Podcast discusses woolly mammoth resurrection efforts by creating elephant stem cells, debate over the Anthropocene era start date, US military using AI in conflict decision-making, and bumblebees potentially exhibiting culture through puzzle box experiment.