DeepSeek R1: The AI That Kicked OpenAI in the Shins

DeepSeek R1 just crashed the AI party, stole OpenAI’s drink, and might’ve set the whole industry on fire. While Silicon Valley was busy gatekeeping artificial intelligence behind corporate firewalls, China just threw a grenade into the room with an open-source power move that’s got tech giants sweating.

Max Bennett and Lisa Vega tear into the fallout: Is OpenAI freaking out behind closed doors? Did China just take the lead in the AI arms race? And most importantly—does this mean we’re heading toward an AI future that isn’t controlled by a handful of billionaires? Buckle up for sharp analysis, savage laughs, and absolutely no corporate PR nonsense.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Grok-3 and Magic Studio.