AI Advancements and Geopolitical Tensions

This chapter discusses the impending advancements in AI technology and their anticipated impact on society, comparing their significance to electricity. It also addresses geopolitical concerns, particularly regarding China's role in the AI race, and the implications of recent U.S. tariffs on international semiconductor and pharmaceutical trade.

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Deepseek's R1 model shook OpenAI & now Sam Altman says they're moving faster. We explain what's going on, where we go next (AGI anyone?) and how China is a MAJOR AI player now.

It's not only Deepseek, China's Qwen2.5 Max model is brand new, Chinese AI video tools like Kling & Minimax keep shipping updates. AND they've got tentacle robots! YIKES.

Meanwhile, Apple's pretty happy with their position AND we cover some of our favorite AI creators newest work in AI See What You Did There! IT'S GETTING CRAZY AGAIN Y'ALL!

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// SHOW LINKS //

Deepseek R1 Shocks The World

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/technology/china-deepseek-ai-silicon-valley.html?unlocked_article_code=1.sk4.bGIR.hQusJjr7ruV4&smid=url-share

Did They "Steal" OpenAI Data?

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-29/microsoft-probing-if-deepseek-linked-group-improperly-obtained-openai-data Meta Scrambling into War Rooms

https://www.theinformation.com/articles/meta-scrambles-after-chinese-ai-equals-its-own-upending-silicon-valley?rc=c3oojq&shared=924bbcc92a1a8b36

Marc Andreesen Called This AI's Sputnik Moment