Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Alibaba are making significant advancements in the AI industry. OpenAI has released a new reasoning model, while DeepSeek has introduced image AI models that outperform industry leaders. Meanwhile, Alibaba has launched AI models with advanced device control capabilities. These developments reflect a push for competition and innovation in the AI industry. The recent drama surrounding DeepSeek's training cost has raised concerns about the company's use of undisclosed resources and potential privacy issues. However, it also underscores the importance of understanding and using AI tools responsibly. The music industry is also grappling with the impact of AI technology, as demonstrated by The Beatles releasing a "new" song using AI to extract John Lennon's voice. This raises concerns about AI potentially being used to exploit artists and hinder new musicians' ability to make a living. Balancing innovation with responsibility and respect for creators is crucial for moving forward in a rapidly evolving landscape.DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has developed a new model named R1 with 671 billion parameters, outperforming models from Google DeepMind and OpenAI. The success of DeepSeek highlights the importance of open-source models in driving innovation in the AI industry and challenges the value proposition of expensive proprietary models. Despite facing U.S. export controls, DeepSeek has achieved impressive results at a fraction of the cost of Western AI firms, leading to discussions about U.S.-China relations in the tech sector and the future landscape of AI development. The rise of DeepSeek signals China's leadership in AI technology and efficiency, potentially challenging America's dominance in the field.Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, has endorsed a memecoin called "Musk It" to raise funds for a for-profit think tank called the Musk Institute. Memecoins like "Musk It" are seen as risky investments resembling gambling rather than traditional investments. Apple reported record revenue in Q1 but saw a significant decline in sales in China. OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise up to $40 billion in funding, with potential valuation between $260 billion to $340 billion. Cerebras has seen high demand for its DeepSeek AI chip, which offers cutting-edge capabilities at a lower cost.Blackstone takes CEO appointments at its portfolio companies seriously, emphasizing hiring as just the beginning of a deliberate process for long-term success. Apple is looking for their next big product hit amid slowing iPhone sales. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced plans to simplify the menu by shedding 30% of offerings. In other news, Trump made baseless accusations about a plane crash, Microsoft beat expectations but saw stock sink due to rising costs.In 2025, the semiconductor industry is crucial in discussions about AI and national security concerns. Nvidia is highlighted as a dominant player in developing GPUs for machine learning. The landscape of AI accelerators, training models from large datasets, and applying new data for predictions will be transformative in the coming years. Startups entering the AI semiconductor space have opportunities for disruption in various markets.Thank you for listening to OWITH.ai: the podcast that keeps you updated on all things AI and tech. Stay informed, stay ahead!

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