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Rise of DeepSeek & future impact on AI industry

Season 1

We explore the groundbreaking DeepSeek- R1 model with Dr Mark Kennedy, who leads Imperial College London’s Data Science Institute.

What is DeepSeek, and how has this small team from China revolutionised AI technology? We also discuss any implications of this model for the future of AI, the potential “wake-up call” for existing tech giants, and the significance of having more players in the field. Plus, could this all be a positive step for small business leaders?

This episode includes a look back at Monday’s stock market crash with The London Standard’s Business Editor Jonathan Prynn.

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