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Show Notes
In this week’s episode, I’m exploring the recent release of the Chinese large language model, DeepSeek R1. It’s an accessible overview of what makes this model so impressive, and why it has cost one US company 600 billion dollars in a single day! Along the way, I’ll be jargon-busting so you’ll have a better understanding of terms like ‘inference time compute’, and ‘open source models’.
00:00 Introduction to DeepSeek R1 and Its Impact on Education
00:56 Understanding DeepSeek R1: An Analogy
01:52 The Founding and Development of DeepSeek
02:18 What Makes DeepSeek R1 Unique?
03:57 DeepSeek R1 in Action: A Demonstration
06:23 Controversies and Questions Surrounding DeepSeek
09:44 Open Source vs. Closed Models
17:20 Global Implications and Reactions
24:02 Future Prospects and Final Thoughts