DeepSeek's API, NYT-Amazon AI, and Space-Based AI
In this episode, Bob kicks off with a welcome and dives into DeepSeek's latest AI model advancements and the availability of its API. He then discusses the New York Times' partnership with Amazon, exploring the implications for AI-driven content. The conversation moves to Amazon's new AI-enhanced Alexa Plus and China's burgeoning AI infrastructure. Bob also covers the developments in space-based AI and the impact of U.S. export controls. The episode highlights Meta's partnership with Anduril Industries, focusing on their collaborative efforts in AI technology. Bob wraps up with concluding thoughts and a sign-off.
Key Points
- DeepSeek's new distilled AI model, DeepSeek-R1-0528-Qwen3-8B, can run efficiently on a single graphics processing unit, offering significant computational savings while outperforming similar models from industry giants.
- The New York Times has signed a multi-year deal with Amazon to integrate its editorial content into Amazon's customer experiences, marking a strategic shift in how high-quality journalism is licensed and utilized for AI training.
- China is aggressively expanding its AI infrastructure with over 250 data centers and even plans to deploy AI capabilities in space, while the U.S. attempts to curb its progress through export controls on advanced semiconductors.
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