In this episode of Talk That Tech, Trey Scott and Joseph Smith break down the growing attention around DeepSeek and why it has sparked concern across the AI world. From rapid performance gains to lower costs and open competition with established players, the hosts explain what makes DeepSeek different and why some experts see it as a potential disruption to the current AI power structure.

They discuss whether DeepSeek represents a genuine breakthrough or a warning sign of how fast AI capabilities are accelerating beyond regulation and public understanding. The conversation also explores what this means for Big Tech, startups, national security, and everyday workers as global AI competition heats up.

This episode helps cut through the noise and answers the real question. Is DeepSeek just another model or a signal that the AI race is entering a far more serious phase?

Hosted by Trey Scott (Tech Bag Trey) and Joseph Smith