DeepSeek-R1, an open-source AI model from Chinese startup DeepSeek, has shaken up the industry by delivering performance comparable to leading models like OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet while operating at a fraction of the cost.
This breakthrough has sparked debate: is DeepSeek-R1 a preview of a future driven by algorithmic efficiency, or an outlier that reinforces the dominance of brute force foundational models? Here’s what makes DeepSeek-R1 significant and what it could mean for the future of AI. . -s
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Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media and marketing. Named he covers tech and business for , is a regular commentator on CNN and writes a popular . He's a , and the creator of the popular, free online course, . Follow or visit .
