China’s latest AI breakthrough, DeepSeek AI, has just sent shockwaves through the global tech landscape, rattling U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence. Built in just two months for a fraction of the cost of OpenAI's models, DeepSeek R1 is outperforming some of the most powerful AI systems—including GPT-4 and Meta’s Llama.

In this episode, we dive deep into:
🔹 How DeepSeek AI works and why it’s a game-changer
🔹 The impact on the stock market, crypto, and U.S. tech giants
🔹 Why OpenAI and Google should be worried
🔹 What this means for AI development—open-source vs. closed-source
🔹 How China achieved this with limited access to top-tier GPUs

Is this the beginning of a new AI arms race? And more importantly, how can you position yourself to benefit from this seismic shift? Tune in now to find out.

Dive into Deloitte's expert analysis of key trends shaping the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sectors in 2025. This audio provides an in-depth look at emerging innovations, market shifts, and strategies that are set to influence the future of these industries. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, media professional, or industry leader, this session delivers valuable insights to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

In this episode, we dive into Synthesia, the London-based AI startup that has taken the business world by storm with its cutting-edge video avatar technology. With $180M raised in Series D funding and a valuation of $2.1B, Synthesia is reshaping how enterprises create content, from sales and marketing to training videos. Join us as we unpack:

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on Meta’s relentless pursuit to outshine OpenAI’s GPT-4. With internal court filings revealing an intense focus on developing Llama 3, we explore the ambitious strategies, ethical dilemmas, and high-stakes rivalries driving this AI arms race. From the use of controversial training data to the company’s obsession with open-source innovation, discover what’s fueling the race to dominate the AI landscape—and what it means for the future of technology. Join us for an electrifying dive into the cutting edge of artificial intelligence!

In this episode of The AI Podcast: Decoding Tomorrow’s Intelligence, Eli Schafer delves into OpenAI’s groundbreaking decision to trademark its reasoning models—a move that’s stirring debate across the AI landscape. Eli explores the potential benefits of protecting intellectual property, such as fostering trust and innovation, alongside the challenges, including concerns about accessibility, collaboration, and ethical implications.

How might this trademark reshape competition in the AI space, and what does it mean for smaller developers, open-source initiatives, and the future of shared innovation? Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the balance between exclusivity and progress in the ever-evolving world of AI.

Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most pivotal decisions shaping the AI industry today. Join the conversation and share your thoughts on how this move could impact the future of technology!

In this episode of The AI Podcast: Decoding Tomorrow’s Intelligence, Eli Schafer dives into Google Gemini’s latest innovation, Imagen 3, a groundbreaking AI tool that lets players design custom chess pieces with just a few words. Eli explores how this technology democratizes design, unleashes creativity, and opens the door to endless possibilities in gaming and beyond.

From the challenges of intellectual property and accessibility to the exciting potential for education, fashion, and virtual worlds, this episode examines the transformative power of AI-powered customization. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on how Imagen 3 might reshape not only gaming but the very way we create and interact in a digital world.

Don’t miss this exploration of the intersection of AI, creativity, and innovation—leave a comment and share what you’d design with this revolutionary tool!

In this episode of The AI Podcast: Eli and his AI cohost Mark dive into Alibaba’s bold move to challenge OpenAI with the release of their O1 Reasoning Model. Designed for advanced reasoning tasks and built with open access in mind, the O1 model aims to redefine industries from finance to education.

Join Eli and Mark as they explore how O1 differs from OpenAI’s models, its potential applications, and the risks and rewards of an open AI platform. Will Alibaba’s approach to openness spark global innovation, or will it create challenges around security and ethics?

Get ready for a lively, casual conversation about one of the most exciting developments in AI today. Share your thoughts and join the discussion—this is one episode you don’t want to miss!

n this episode of The AI Podcast: Decoding Tomorrow's Intelligence, Eli Schafer explores how Dev Agents, a precocious AI startup, is redefining software development. With $56 million in seed funding and a staggering $500 million valuation, Dev Agents promises to transform the way developers work with autonomous AI agents. Eli dives into the technology behind these agents, the opportunities they create, and the challenges they face—including trust, accessibility, and the ethical implications for the next generation of developers. Tune in for a deep dive into this groundbreaking innovation and what it means for the future of software creation and beyond.

Catch the full discussion and share your thoughts—this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

In this episode of The AI Podcast: Decoding Tomorrow's Intelligence, Eli Schafer unpacks the game-changing innovation of AI LinkUp—a platform that connects large language models (LLMs) with premium content sources while staying fully legal and ethical. Discover how LinkUp is bridging the gap between AI systems and high-quality, subscription-based content through groundbreaking licensing agreements.

Eli explores how this approach enhances AI capabilities, creates a fair ecosystem for content creators, and raises the bar for ethical AI practices. He also dives into the broader implications, challenges, and potential future of content-sharing in the AI industry.

Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most transformative ideas in AI content access. Share your thoughts and join the conversation—this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

Join host Eli Schafer on this week’s episode of "The AI Podcast: Decoding Tomorrow's Intelligence" as he delves into the recent closures of Amazon's cashierless Go stores. Explore the reasons behind these decisions and what they mean for the future of retail. Eli shares personal experiences, analyzes the economic factors at play, and discusses the broader implications of AI in the retail sector. Tune in to discover how cutting-edge technology is reshaping shopping, the challenges of scaling high-tech retail solutions, and Amazon's strategic shift towards licensing their innovative technology to third-party retailers. This episode is a deep dive into how artificial intelligence is transforming our buying experiences and the potential societal impacts of these changes.