In this episode of The AI Convo, we dive deep into the global AI race, examining key breakthroughs from the US and China, including the impact of DeepSeek’s latest advancements. We also explore the rise of multimodal models, the dominance of US tech in the field, and the ongoing debate between open-source and open-weight AI. Additionally, we discuss the challenges of AI development, including restrictions and resource limitations, while analyzing Africa’s and Tanzania’s position in the AI race. Finally, we spotlight Tanzania’s AI talent and what it takes to compete on the global stage.

Timestamps:

00:00 - 00:28 | Introduction
01:30 - 03:00 | The AI Race
03:01 - 08:10 | Models & Multimodality
08:11 - 19:11 | How the US is Dominating the Field
17:12 - 21:00 | Open Source vs. Open Weights
21:01 - 33:45 | Overcoming Restrictions & Resource Challenges
33:50 - 45:00 | Africa’s & Tanzania’s Position in the AI Race
45:00 - 55:56 | AI Talent in Tanzania
55:51 - 56:26 | Closing

Tune in for insights on where AI is headed and how different regions are shaping the future of artificial intelligence!