DeepSeek: Fact vs Fiction

Generative AI 101

DeepSeek’s R1 model dropped, and the internet lost its mind. Some say it’s a game-changer. Others call it a Cold War villain. Is it really the end of OpenAI? A death blow to Nvidia? Or just another case of tech Twitter losing it? In this episode, we bust the biggest myths about DeepSeek—its origins, training costs, efficiency, and whether it “stole” from OpenAI. Plus, should the U.S. be worried about China’s AI progress? Spoiler: It’s complicated. Buckle up, buttercup—we’re cutting through the hype.
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