Tue. 01/28 – Day 2 Of The DeepSeek Era

Jan 28, 2025 17m

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More fallout from the DeepSeek realignment of everybody’s thinking about AI. Could this be a signal that the large model business model is over and value is going to be in the application layer? Pebble lives! Spotify says it pays out tons, but does it really? And the network of AI local news newsletters. Sponsors: Robinhood.com/gold Links: Viral AI company DeepSeek releases new image model family (TechCrunch) Smartwatch pioneer and Kickstarter darling Pebble is returning in a new form (TechCrunch) OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for U.S. government agencies (CNBC) Spotify Paid Out $10 Billion to the Music Industry in 2024 — $1 Billion More Than Last Year — and $60 Billion Total (Variety) Inside a network of AI-generated newsletters targeting “small town America” (NiemanLab)

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DeepSeek and the Future of AI Business Models

As the tech community adjusts to the DeepSeek paradigm shift, discussions arise about the sustainability of large AI models versus the impending focus on application layers. Sam Altman and Nvidia both express optimism about competition and the evolution of AI models. However, Nvidia faced significant stock valuation loss due to fear over DeepSeek's model efficiencies. Analysis reveals that while DeepSeek’s innovations could simplify AI model usage for developers, it complicates traditional business approaches as the cost of intelligence declines.

Pebble's Resurgence

In an unexpected comeback, Pebble, the smartwatch pioneer, plans to revive its brand under a new name by leveraging Google's decision to open source Pebble OS. Founder Eric Medjikovsky is keen on creating a smartwatch emphasizing long battery life, user-friendly design, and hackable features, distancing the project from traditional crowdfunding and VC funding, focusing solely on consumer demand.

Spotify's Economic Impact

Spotify announces it paid out $10 billion to the music industry in 2024, illustrating ongoing debates about artist compensation and the streaming economy. Despite revenue growth and increased payouts, criticisms regarding low artist payouts persist, raising questions about the fairness of revenue distribution in the music streaming model.

AI in Local News: Good Daily's Approach

A look into Good Daily reveals an innovative yet controversial approach to local news aggregation through AI-generated newsletters operating across numerous small towns in the U.S. While the newsletters aim to streamline local news access, ethical questions loom due to the lack of disclosure about AI’s role in content curation.