How DeepSeek Is Reshaping AI—Plagiarism Claims, Efficiency Hacks & Industry Disruption

The Chinese firm has pulled back the curtain to expose how the top labs may be building their next-generation models. Now things get interesting.

OpenAI and Microsoft reportedly investigate DeepSeek API access. “There's ‘substantial’ evidence that DeepSeek may have engaged in knowledge distillation from OpenAI to power its own models.” 

DualPipe reduces latency and optimizes data movement across GPUs.

An agent “designed for ‘people who do intensive knowledge work in areas like finance, science, policy, and engineering and need thorough, precise, and reliable research.’ It could also be useful for anyone making ‘purchases that typically require careful research, like cars, appliances, and furniture.’”

McKinsey study on empowering people to unlock AI’s full potential.

Most large employers play down the likelihood that bots will take our jobs. Then there’s Klarna, a darling of tech investors.

Combined headcount at AT&T and Verizon fell another 6% last year and is down a third in the last decade as concern grows about the impact of AI on jobs.

Employees petition for “job security” ahead of expected cuts.

Harvard Business Review: How to thrive when AI makes knowledge and know-how cheaper and easier to access.

The bank is launching an agent that aims to lift the “cognitive burden” of purchasing a new vehicle.

The eight critical leadership shifts that will define the success for CIOs in the AI era. 

How hyper-personalization can transform how HR supports employees.

New agents are focused on the manufacturing vertical, focusing on supply chain, procurement and sustainability.

The enterprise tech giant has already announced major hiring plans, an acquisition, and its entrance into the CRM market this year.

Conversational AI leads the way. 

Andreessen Horowitz analysis of this fast-moving sector.  “For consumers, we believe voice will be the first — and perhaps the primary — way people interact with AI.”