Bankless AI ROLLUP #9: $6M DeepSeek Shocker | $500B AI Push | Venice’s Billion-Dollar Airdrop | Solana DEX Record
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Jan 30, 2025 Ejaaz and David dive into the seismic impact of DeepSeek, a $6M AI model that challenges OpenAI’s reign and sparks a new arms race in crypto AI. Exciting announcements from major players showcase the rapid evolution of AI agents and their integration with cryptocurrencies. With Solana hitting record DEX volumes and significant funding pledges from prominent figures, the stage is set for a major bull run. They also explore the implications of open-source AI and innovative airdrops, emphasizing a shifting landscape amidst global tech rivalries.
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DeepSeek's Mixture of Experts
- DeepSeek's "mixture of experts" model routes queries to specific sections, increasing efficiency.
- This contrasts OpenAI's model, which queries the entire model for every request.
Jevons Paradox and AI
- Jevons Paradox suggests increased AI efficiency won't reduce compute consumption.
- Instead, it makes AI more accessible, driving greater demand for GPUs and infrastructure.
AI Agent Announcements
- OpenAI and Perplexity, two major AI companies, announced agent products within a two-hour window.
- This signals a growing trend of AI agents performing tasks like shopping and ordering food.