Published Jan 30, 2025
DeepSeek, Stargate, and the new AI arms race
Explore the groundbreaking rise of DeepSeek, an open-source AI model reshaping the industry's cost dynamics and geopolitical landscape, as Nilay Patel and Kylie Robison delve into its impact compared to the controversial $500 billion Stargate project, questioning the future financial strategies in the AI arms race.

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