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Product & Design Pulse v24
DeepSeek Takes Over and Everyone Gets An AI Agent!
Malcom Jones
January 27, 2025
Welcome to this week’s edition of Product & Design Pulse, where we explore the latest in tech, product, design, and innovation! This week, we delve into China’s AI ambitions with the groundbreaking DeepSeek model, a key development in the global race for technological dominance. Larry Ellison shares Oracle’s evolving AI strategy, while the World Economic Forum debates the societal and regulatory challenges posed by emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing. We also examine the growing influence of AI in global politics, as major players like OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank reshape international alliances. Join us as we unpack the trends, strategies, and debates shaping the future of tech.
First, a word on DeepSeek. The DeepSeek v3 open source LLM that released at the end of last year is taking the tech world by storm. It is outperforming models from OpenAI (GTP-4o), Meta (Llama3.1), and Anthropic (Claude-3.5) for a fraction of the cost and energy. The total cost to train the v3 model was ~$6M in comparison to the billions of dollars spent for the closed source models based out of the US. Because of sanctions, DeepSeek, which is based in China, can only use older Nvidia GPUs which require much more efficient usage. For context, it took approximately 2.8 million GPU hours to train DeepSeek v3 where Llama 403b took 30.8 million GPU hours. This will change expectations and outlooks for the main AI rivals here in the US. It will also likely push investment lower and create the need for more efficiency over pure throughput and power. The next few months in this space will be intriguing.
Last week…
DeepSeek: China’s AI Leadership - WIRED
WIRED explores DeepSeek, a groundbreaking Chinese AI model designed to rival leading systems in data analysis and problem-solving. The article delves into China’s strategic investments in AI to compete on the global stage and achieve technological independence. DeepSeek represents a pivotal moment in the race to dominate the AI landscape.
Larry Ellison on Oracle’s Future - Megaphone Podcast
Larry Ellison discusses Oracle’s evolving role in the AI and cloud computing sectors, highlighting its partnerships with AI leaders like OpenAI. The conversation explores how Oracle aims to leverage its infrastructure to power next-generation AI applications. Ellison shares insights into the company’s strategy to stay competitive in a rapidly transforming industry.
Debating Technology - World Economic Forum
At the World Economic Forum 2025, global leaders debated the implications of emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing on society and governance. Discussions focused on balancing innovation with ethical considerations and regulatory frameworks. The session underscored the importance of international collaboration to address global challenges posed by new technologies.
Trump, OpenAI, and Oracle: The AI Arms Race - AP News
This article examines the growing influence of AI in global politics and industry, with key players like OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank shaping the landscape. It highlights the intersections of technology, power, and policy, as leaders vie for dominance in the AI arms race. The piece reflects on how AI’s rapid advancement is reshaping global alliances and competition.
Debating Technology - World Economic Forum
At the 2025 World Economic Forum, global leaders engaged in discussions on the societal and regulatory impacts of emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing. The session explored the tension between innovation and ethical governance, emphasizing the need for frameworks to address challenges such as misinformation and privacy. Participants highlighted the importance of international collaboration to harness technology’s potential while mitigating its risks.
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