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What you need to know about DeepSeek and the AI race
Jan 29, 2025
Episode 1319

What you need to know about DeepSeek and the AI race

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DeepSeek, a Chinese startup, says its powerful AI model is cheaper and less complex than ChatGPT.

Today, we’re diving into a listener’s question about the new artificial intelligence chatbot on the scene. Chinese startup DeepSeek’s AI model is said to be more cost-effective, less complex, and in some ways, just plain better than OpenAI’s ChatGPT. We’ll explain why the stock market’s freaking out and what it means for the U.S.-China AI race. Plus, we’ll share a story about a historic test flight that’ll have aviation nerds smiling. And the iconic “When Harry Met Sally” diner scene is recreated 35 years later. IYKYK.

Here’s everything we talked about today: 

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The team

Marissa Cabrera Senior Producer
Courtney Bergsieker Associate Producer