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EP11: The AI Race, US-China Breakthroughs, DeepSeek Moment & Key Lessons
The AI Convo
1 hour 14 minutes
8 months ago
EP11: The AI Race, US-China Breakthroughs, DeepSeek Moment & Key Lessons
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!
