Venture capital in the AI and machine learning (ML) sector experienced an unprecedented surge in Q4 2024, reaching a staggering $58.7 billion. This episode dives deep into the trends driving this massive wave of investment, including the impact of megadeals from companies like Databricks, OpenAI, and xAI. Discover how these deals have propelled annual funding to $141.1 billion, a 48.1% year-on-year increase, and what it means for the future of AI and ML. We'll also explore the potential effects of DeepSeek's advancements and the ongoing investment opportunities in edge AI and IoT.