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This week, our CEO and Founder addressed new developments in the technology space in our latest webinar. Vince highlighted that “AI has become a very high-stakes game. And for those that do things right, there’s tremendous growth opportunities. For companies that do it wrong, there’s also potential negative consequences.”
The High Stakes Game of AI
AI has become a high-stakes game. For those who do things right, there are tremendous growth opportunities. However, for companies that make mistakes, the consequences can be severe. For example, back in February, Google tried to compete against ChatGPT by running its Google Bard AI. Unfortunately, it was a huge flop, and Google’s shares dropped by over $100 billion due to this mistake. This incident highlights just how high the stakes are in the AI industry.
The Rise of DeepSeek
If you’ve been following the news over the last few days, you might have heard about a Chinese company that released an AI called DeepSeek on Monday. DeepSeek was developed by a Chinese mathematician who owned a financial firm and open-sourced several of its models. Despite China being under embargo from the US, which prevents Nvidia from selling its fastest chips to China, DeepSeek has proven to be highly competitive.
DeepSeek’s first model, the R1 model, was compared to OpenAI’s ChatGPT S01 model, which costs $200 per month for a subscription. Remarkably, DeepSeek, which is currently free, performed on par with ChatGPT S01. This achievement is even more impressive considering that DeepSeek was developed in Chinese data centers without access to the high-end Nvidia chips available to US-based AI companies.
The Impact on the Market
As a result of DeepSeek’s release, Nvidia’s stocks lost almost $600 billion in valuation on Monday, marking the biggest stock market loss in history. The entire US tech sector saw a nearly $1 trillion reduction in market capitalization. Additionally, DeepSeek’s efficiency extends beyond the technology industry, as it reportedly uses a fraction of the energy that US AI models consume, causing disruptions in the US power grid.
The Early Stages of the AI Revolution
Despite these dramatic changes, we are still at the very early stages of the AI revolution. The landscape is evolving rapidly, and staying informed is more important than ever. Vince Fung noted, “We are still just at the cusp. We are still at the very, very early stages of the AI revolution.”
Should Your Business Use This Tool Rather Than Chat GPT or Copilot? It’s Important to Consider Security and Compliance Requirements
When it comes to choosing the right tool for your business, it’s important to consider more than just whether the solution is useful is affordable: businesses must be aware of various factors, including security and compliance.
While tools like Chat GPT and DeepSeek offer impressive capabilities, they may not always align with your specific security and compliance requirements. Therefore, it’s essential to evaluate your business needs and choose a tool that best fits your unique situation, security and compliance requirements, and more.
Our team typically recommends Microsoft Copilot for business purposes, because when used correctly, there are robust features to ensure that your business information is kept confidential.
To discuss your AI readiness and find the best solutions tailored to your business, book an AI readiness consultation with our team today.
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