Episode Summary
In this groundbreaking episode of In the Blink of AI, Georgie is joined by Daniel Bertram, CEO and co-founder of GigaBuddy, to unpack the breaking news about DeepSeek’s new AI models. Together, they dive deep into the implications of DeepSeek's R1 and V3 reasoning models, NVIDIA's market shake-up, and the broader context of open-source versus closed AI systems. They also explore AI ethics, privacy concerns, and what these developments mean for startups, investors, and everyday users. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or curious about how these technologies impact you, this episode offers invaluable insights.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction – DeepSeek news, AI breakthroughs, and Daniel's Australia Day BBQ
02:06 NVIDIA’s stock drop – What happened and the DeepSeek impact
04:45 DeepSeek’s R1 reasoning model – Why it’s revolutionary
07:48 Open-source vs. closed AI models – The Meta and DeepSeek contributions
11:10 NVIDIA’s AI chips – What they are, their role, and the challenges of innovation
15:30 Privacy concerns – Using AI models hosted in China
18:36 TikTok comparisons – National security concerns and data privacy
22:43 DeepSeek vs. OpenAI – Cost efficiency and the future of AI reasoning
28:57 Hyperscalers (Google, Amazon) – Their role in AI advancements
33:34 Ethical implications – Regulations and concerns in the AI space
38:35 GigaBuddy’s AI reasoning system – Building smarter AI-powered solutions
44:50 Closing thoughts – Future of AI reasoning and upcoming episodes
Resources
GigaBuddy: Learn about Daniel’s AI startup focusing on reasoning systems
Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank’s Stargate Project: Learn about their $500B data center initiative
