AI Pulse #73: Meta Engineers Rush to Unravel DeepSeek AI’s Low-Cost Dominance, OpenAI Discusses $40B Round at $300B Valuation, + MORE
Hello everyone! 👋 The AI race just got more intense! Meta is rushing to keep up with DeepSeek, and OpenAI is eyeing an even bigger future. Let’s dive right in!
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Latest Funding News
AI competition is heating up! Meta is reportedly assembling emergency “war rooms” of engineers to figure out how DeepSeek is outperforming top AI models at a fraction of the cost. Meanwhile, OpenAI is in talks to raise a new funding round of $40 billion that could push its valuation to a staggering $300 billion. Stay tuned for these updates and more!
Top Trending AI News
1. Meta Engineers Rush to Unravel DeepSeek AI’s Low-Cost Dominance
Publisher: Fortune
Published: 1/28/2025
Meta mobilizes 4 teams to examine breakthrough by AI firm DeepSeek, hinting at rivalry and innovation in AI tech, amid hefty AI investments.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Meta responds to AI challenge with war rooms.
2️⃣ DeepSeek AI rivals Meta with cost-effective tech.
3️⃣ Meta’s AI investments questioned after DeepSeek’s rise.
4️⃣ Meta’s Llama AI faces tough competition from DeepSeek.
5️⃣ Zuckerberg commits $65 billion to AI amidst rivalry.
2. DeepSeek Limits Registrations After Large-Scale Cyberattack
Publisher: CNBC
Published: 1/27/2025
DeepSeek limits user registrations due to attacks but remains popular, topping U.S. App Store and sparking global tech stock sell-off amid AI race.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ DeepSeek limits user sign-ups due to cyber attacks.
2️⃣ DeepSeek’s AI rivals OpenAI and Google.
3️⃣ DeepSeek’s app tops U.S. download charts.
4️⃣ DeepSeek aims for artificial general intelligence.
5️⃣ DeepSeek’s AI developed at lower costs.
3. DeepSeek Challenges AI Industry’s Claim for More Funds and Power
Publisher: CNN Business
Published: 1/28/2025
DeepSeek disrupts AI industry with efficient model, questioning the need for massive computing power and shaking market confidence in Nvidia.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI’s power hunger challenged by DeepSeek.
2️⃣ DeepSeek shakes up AI with efficiency.
3️⃣ Nvidia stock falls after DeepSeek’s rise.
4️⃣ AI industry rethinks after DeepSeek’s model.
5️⃣ DeepSeek’s success questions big AI spend.
4. Catholic Church Condemns AI Use In War: Machines Should Not Decide Life and Death
Publisher: Fortune
Published: 1/30/2025
The Vatican warns of AI’s ethical risks, urging its use for the common good and cautioning against weaponization and misinformation. Pope Francis emphasizes human oversight.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Vatican releases AI ethical guidelines.
2️⃣ AI’s misuse in warfare concerns Vatican.
3️⃣ Pope Francis emphasizes AI’s ethical use.
4️⃣ Vatican: AI not to replace human judgment.
5️⃣ Vatican highlights AI’s misinformation risk.
5. US Navy Prohibits DeepSeek Use Over Security, Ethical Concerns
Publisher: CNBC
Published: 1/28/2025
U.S. Navy bans use of China’s DeepSeek AI due to security concerns, amidst its rapid tech advancements and impact on global markets.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Navy bans DeepSeek AI over security fears.
2️⃣ DeepSeek’s AI tech challenges US giants.
3️⃣ DeepSeek AI sparks Wall Street sell-off.
4️⃣ Trump sees DeepSeek as tech wake-up call.
5️⃣ DeepSeek’s rise signals tight AI race.
6. OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Gov for U.S. Agencies
Publisher: CNBC
Published: 1/28/2025
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Gov for U.S. government, enhancing security and allowing sensitive info processing within secure environments.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for US government.
2️⃣ ChatGPT Gov enhances security for sensitive info.
3️⃣ 90,000 government employees use ChatGPT.
4️⃣ ChatGPT Gov aims for FedRAMP accreditation.
5️⃣ OpenAI aligns with Trump for AI leadership.
7. Sen Josh Hawley Proposes Ending All US-China AI Collaboration Amid DeepSeek Fallout
Publisher: Fox News
Published: 1/29/2025
DeepSeek’s cheaper AI model launch impacts US markets, prompting legislative action to cut US-China AI cooperation and secure American AI dominance.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ DeepSeek AI launch rocks US markets.
2️⃣ Hawley proposes AI bill against China.
3️⃣ New AI model threatens big tech stocks.
4️⃣ Trump calls DeepSeek a wake-up call.
5️⃣ Biden acted on AI exports in final days.
8. ASML CEO Predicts Low-Cost AI Models Will Boost Demand
Publisher: CNBC
Published: 1/29/2025
ASML CEO sees no slowdown in AI chip demand amid DeepSeek’s R1 model launch, expects more applications and demand, boosting tech stock recovery.
1️⃣ AI chip demand stays strong, says ASML CEO.
2️⃣ DeepSeek’s model sparks tech stock slump.
3️⃣ ASML sees new AI models boosting chip demand.
4️⃣ ASML’s shares rise amid robust sales and profits.
5️⃣ DeepSeek’s R1 challenges leading AI models on cost.
9. AI Team Reproduces DeepSeek Tech for $30, Showcases Mini Model’s Skills
Publisher: Tom’s Hardware
Published: 1/29/2025
Berkeley AI team, led by Jiayi Pan, recreated DeepSeek’s tech for $30, proving advanced AI can be affordable. Their model learned problem-solving skills.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Berkeley team recreates AI for $30.
2️⃣ AI learns games with small budget.
3️⃣ New AI mimics DeepSeek abilities.
4️⃣ AI model solves math with learning.
5️⃣ Cost dispute overshadows AI breakthrough.
10. Perplexity AI Suggests Merging With TikTok, Offers 50% Stake To US Government
Publisher: CBS News
Published: 1/26/2025
Perplexity AI proposes a plan for the U.S. to own up to 50% of a new entity with TikTok’s U.S. business, allowing government shares without voting power.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Perplexity AI proposes U.S. government ownership in TikTok deal.
2️⃣ New proposal allows 50% U.S. stake post-IPO.
3️⃣ Plan aims to satisfy U.S. law without ByteDance cutting TikTok ties.
4️⃣ U.S. shares in TikTok wouldn’t carry voting power.
5️⃣ Proposal follows Mnuchin’s idea to reduce Chinese ownership.
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