So lets talk about DeepSeek. I couldn’t believe it was developed on just $6 million. In a world where AI projects routinely burn through hundreds of millions, here was this “side project” that was outperforming tech giants like ChatGPT and Gemini. A David and Goliath story? For movie fun it kind of reminds for of this scene from Tron Legacy, when Flynn dumped the ENCOM OS online for everyone.
What is Deepseek?
For Deepseek, think of it like having a team of specialists rather than making everyone do everything. Their Mixture-of-Experts system only calls in the experts (neural networks) needed for specific tasks. The result? It’s a whopping 95% more cost-efficient than the competition. That’s not just impressive – it’s revolutionary. The open-source nature of DeepSeek really hits home. The model is changing that narrative, proving that game-changing AI doesn’t need to come with a Silicon Valley price tag.
What is Stargate?
What about Stargate? No, not the sci-fi series which I could talk about that for hours! Actually, its the $500 billion US infrastructure project. Every time I hear about its massive budget, I can’t help but think about DeepSeek’s humble $6 million. Don’t get me wrong – infrastructure investment is crucial, but DeepSeek has shown us that sometimes the most impactful innovations come from focused, efficient efforts rather than blank checks.
Speaking of Stargate – I’m a massive fan, of the show! While everyone’s debating AI models and infrastructure projects, I’m thinking about Colonel O’Neill’s wisecracks or Dr. McKay’s brilliance. There’s something poetic about discussing a project named Stargate while being a fan of the show that made that word legendary in sci-fi circles. Have a great week!