In this episode, Megan and Nicole discuss DeepSeek and its implications in the AI landscape. The conversation shifts to their experiences at the Silicon Forest Tech Summit, highlighting the event's organization and the impressive speakers. They also discuss AI vertigo, being overwhelmed, and which tools are actually working for them right now. They emphasize the importance of finding the right AI tools that fit individual workflows and the need for customization to enhance personal productivity. Oh, and yes, they talk about flesh bags and Nicole being authentically Nicole.

Mentions/Related Links:

All about first pancakes

⁠Silicon Forest Tech Summit⁠

⁠Ethan Mollick's post about which AI tools to use⁠

DeepSeek:

- https://www.platformer.news/deepseek-ai-explainer-china-worries/

- https://stratechery.com/2025/deepseek-faq/

- https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/podcasts/your-guide-to-the-deepseek-freakout-an-emergency-pod.html

- https://bsky.app/profile/sineadbovell.bsky.social/post/3lgvblry6jc2p

- https://substack.com/home/post/p-156048460