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DeepSeek R1 dominated the conversation this week, but should it be the model you're using? NLW reads and discusses an opinionated essay by Ethan Mollick and adds his perspective on what models he uses.

Original: https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/which-ai-to-use-now-an-updated-opi...

DeepSeek dominated headlines, but did this week actually change the AI landscape, or was it overstated? This episode explores the key developments, including geopolitical tensions, OpenAI's response, enterprise adoption, and the implications for AI infrastructure. Additionally, t...

AI agents are one of the biggest enterprise topics 2025, but where does adoption stand? In this conversation, KPMG’s Swami Chandrasekaran breaks down the practical realities of implementing agents in large organizations. From the state of enterprise readiness to frameworks like T...

Google's NotebookLM has become one of the most compelling AI tools for working with text. In this conversation, Adam Bignell, the project's founding engineer, shares insights into its development, unexpected use cases, and the future of AI-assisted knowledge management. The discu...

Markets reacted sharply to DeepSeek's R1 model announcement, sparking debates about its impact on AI development and global competition. This episode examines innovations, market implications, and advancements in the future of AI and consumer accessibility.

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DeekSeek has released R1, their answer to OpenAI's O1, and it has Silicon Valley chattering and markets crashing. But just how big a deal is it? Big, argues NLW, even if the likely impact might be different than what Wall Street seems to think.

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Between reasoning models and agents, things feel like they're heating up. But just how fast are things really going? A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/prophecies-of-the-flood

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OpenAI's new Operator agent is making waves. In this episode, explore seven real-world ways users are testing its capabilities. From handling routine tasks like grocery shopping and bill payments to more ambitious applications like sales outreach and app development, Operator is ...

At Davos, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei shared bold predictions about AGI arriving by 2027. Discussions spanned enterprise AI's evolution, virtual collaborators, and the potential need for a global economic reorganization. With AI advancements accelerating, this episode unpacks key ...

On President Trump’s first day back in office, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Oracle’s Larry Ellison, and SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son announced a historic $500 billion AI data center project. Dubbed the Stargate Project, this joint venture aims to revolutionize AI infrastructure in the U.S., ...

OpenAI's upcoming O3 model has sparked widespread speculation about its capabilities and potential impact. From hints at advanced reasoning to its implications for AGI development, the excitement is palpable. Meanwhile, rivals like DeepSeek challenge the playing field with cost-e...

A reading and discussion inspired by:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/opinion/artificial-intelligence-jobs.html

https://www.ft.com/content/32853b94-c210-421f-9c90-1d7eda6895d8

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