The introduction of DeepSeek-R1 has made waves in the market, challenging OpenAI's model and causing a significant shift in the US market cap, with a trillion dollars vanishing overnight. What exactly is happening, and what do business leaders need to know?

In this episode, we're deep-diving into the new open-source LLM, exploring its strengths and weaknesses, and discussing the potential implications for your business. Join us as we unpack the transformative power of DeepSeek-R1 and what it means for the future of technology and commerce.

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Outline:

• 00:00 - Introductions
• 1:30 - What's going on with DeepSeek?
• 5:39 - The differences in DeepSeek and other models
• 12:04 - How does a no-name company create such a splash?
• 18:50 - If you're a large tech company investing in hardware, what should you do now?
• 31:25 - Is it now cost-effective enough for organizations to build their own models?
• 38:45 - What are the strategic advantages to leveraging an open-source model?
• 41:40 - Are closed-source models still viable?
• 47:54 - The geopolitical implications of these developments
• 55:13 - Is this the end of NVIDIA?
• 58:29 - Biggest takeaway

In 2025, where will technology and innovation take us? Coming off CES 2025, our leaders are discussing several overarching trends in technology and our predictions on how it might shape the business landscape this year.

Key topics include the maturation of AI applications, the rise of open-source AI models and self-hosting, the potential of robotics, quantum computing, cybersecurity, and the implications of evolving technology regulations.

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Outline

• 00:00 - Introductions

• 1:17 - 2025 tech predictions

• 3:38 - AI predictions

• 31:55 - IoT and Edge predictions

• 36:19 - Robotics at CES... how big is the market for robotics?

• 49:15 - Quantum computing predictions

• 51:11 - Cybersecurity predictions

• 56:50 - Policy regulation predictions

• 1:03:12 - Cloud and serverless predictions

• 1:05:38 - Human technology & human-computer interfaces predictions

• 1:08:25 - The future of work and RTO policies

In our latest episode of Technology Tangents, we're discussing evolutions in large language models (LLMs) and what to expect from these models in 2025. Explore the latest capabilities, advancements, and limitations with the various LLMs in the market. 

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Outline

• 00:00 - Introduction and greetings
• 00:42 - The announcement about Gemini 2.0—new features & our take on the tool
• 9:57 - Elon Musk's revolutionary LLM, Grok, and what will make models better in 2025 (more computing power or more data?)
• 19:11 - If you're a CIO, is this the time to lean in?
• 25:00 - The era of autonomous agents & "droid speak"
• 34:50 - The evolution of power generation due to AI
• 37:36 - What happens when power becomes really expensive?

After a recent CNBC Technology Executive Council meeting with other technology leaders, Vincent returned with two topics to discuss on the podcast: the recent US election and quantum computing.

The dialogue explores the complexities of data accuracy in polling, the influence of incentives in politics and business, and the potential threats and strategic opportunities posed by advancements in quantum technology.

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The US FDA recently approved an over-the-counter hearing aid software for Apple AirPods, creating huge implications for the healthcare market and AI integration in personal health monitoring.

In today's podcast, we're discussing Apple's unique position in the market and strategy for growing market share, the implications of FDA regulations on tech innovations, and the evolving landscape of data privacy and technology in healthcare.

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In this episode of our Technology Tangents podcast, Vincent Yates and Jason Goth are joined by Kevin Erickson, Partner at Credera. The trio deep dive into the story of SpaceX's Starlink—the origins of this innovative technology, the potential impact Starlink has on the internet industry and society at large, and the lessons all business leaders can learn from Elon Musk's approach to disruption and creativity in technology.

The AI Global Council (AIGC) is an international consortium comprised of leading experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and academics from diverse fields related to AI. Founded with the vision of fostering collaboration and reshaping the responsible development and deployment of AI, the council serves as a collective intelligence hub for addressing the multifaceted aspects of AI adoption.

The AIGC met for their end-of-year session in September 2024 in New York City and discussed relevant topics and trends related to AI. In this podcast, we're recapping the best of the Council's conversations and bringing their insights to you.

Outline:

• 00:00 - Introduction to Technology Tangents
• 01:00 - Insights from the AI Global Council
• 02:27 - Branding in the age of personalization—The potential impacts of hyper-personalization
• 04:53 - Is the cost of AI and generative models too high?
• 11:30 - Echo chambers and political polarization—Will AI make this worse?
• 20:30 - Identifying disruptive AI opportunities
• 33:40 - The implication of AI on the workforce of the future
• 38:28 - Final thoughts and reflections

In this episode of our Technology Tangents podcast, Vincent Yates and Jason Goth are joined by Kevin Erickson, Partner at Credera. The trio share insights gained from the All-In Podcast conference, All-In Summit, particularly focusing on the shifting dynamics in media, the implications of equality of outcome versus equality of opportunity, and the principles of meritocracy in business.

With the 2024 NFL season kicking off this week, we’re exploring the parallels between team building in sports and the business world, with a focus on the strategies and considerations involved in allocating resources (particularly salary).

Will AI leaders be the new quarterback of the business world, meriting the highest salaries? What are the implications of salary caps in professional sports, and what can business leaders learn from that? Should business leaders out-pay for top talent, or take a “moneyball” strategy and spread their resources?

In this episode of Technology Tangents, Vincent Yates, Global Chief Data Officer at Credera Jason Goth, Global Chief Technology Officer, and Kevin Erickson, Partner at Credera discuss winning strategies for building great teams.

We're discussing the current state of the U.S. economy and its impact on macroeconomic trends, particularly in relation to technology. Vincent Yates, Jason Goth, and Kevin Erickson unpack the potential effects of AI investments and government spending on the economy, the importance of risk management and strategic decision-making in navigating these uncertain times, and the need to focus on delivering value through technology and data (rather than simply adopting AI for the sake of it). Listen in to discover insights and recommendations for businesses to thrive in the evolving economic landscape.