Season 1, Episode 7 February 5, 2025
• 01:30:45
Deepseek: The Dawn of a New AI Arms Race?
Prass, James, and Daniel dive into the US draft bill targeting DeepSeek, a reasoning AI model, and its national security implications. They break down what sets DeepSeek apart, the AI arms race between the US and China, and the tension between open-source and proprietary AI.
Guests
- Daniel
Topics
Deepseek AI national security China US open source AI policy Neuralink
Show Notes
Deepseek: The Dawn of a New AI Arms Race?
In this special episode with guest Daniel, we explore the geopolitical implications of AI development, focusing on the recent US draft bill targeting DeepSeek.
Episode Highlights
- Analysis of the US draft bill targeting DeepSeek
- Understanding DeepSeek’s unique capabilities
- The growing AI arms race between US and China
- Open-source vs proprietary AI debate
- China’s PhD-driven research culture
- Future of voice interactions and brain-computer interfaces
Key Topics Discussed
DeepSeek and National Security
- Breakdown of DeepSeek’s reasoning capabilities
- National security implications
- US legislative response
- International AI governance
US-China AI Competition
- Research culture differences
- Innovation approaches
- PhD-driven development
- Strategic implications
Technical Innovation
- AI training breakthroughs
- Creativity vs efficiency in AI
- Voice interaction evolution
- Neuralink and brain-computer interfaces
Future Implications
- AI intent and personalization
- Geopolitical power dynamics
- Technology sovereignty
- Global AI collaboration
Looking Forward
- Future of AI regulation
- International cooperation possibilities
- Impact on AI development
- Balance between innovation and security
Resources Mentioned
- US draft bill details
- DeepSeek technical documentation
- Research on AI governance
- Neuralink developments
- International AI policy frameworks
A full transcript of this episode is available on our website.