Summary:

In this episode of Curry Girl Tech Talk, there is an update of Krystal Curry's 2025 prediction of the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence technology.  Krystal reviews how Q1 of 2025 even surpassed her projections.  There is discussion about the increased AI global competition with entrance of emerging Chinese company DeepSeek.  The conversation surrounds the integral role technology plays in our daily lives, how tariffs affect the technology space, and a reflection on the global impact of technology.

Key Points:

• 2025 is shaping up to be an integral technology year with massive strides in the AI domain. 
• The battle for leaders in the AI technology space is becoming increasingly competitive.
• Experts assert that the US is still the dominant global leader in AI technology.
• Artificial intelligence is having a resounding impact globally.
• DeepSeek's rapid emergence is heating up the AI competition. 
• 3 ways DeepSeek shocked the competition.
• A developer's dream of open source AI models being released means new growth, apps, and technology interfaces.
• Business leaders and politicians are grappling with the affects of new tariffs.
• Cybersecurity is criticial component of technology in the age of AI.
• Meta releases new versions of Llama AI tools - Llama 4 Scout and Maverick 
• Engagement with AI tools and the testing via experimental beta releases.