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Feb 2025
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DeepSeek: An AI triumph? Or a dicey secu...

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Last month, no one had heard of DeepSeek. But then it racked up a stunning 16 million downloads in just 18 days — nearly double ChatGPT’s initial adoption. 

  

The China-based AI model has certainly captured the attention of both investors and technologists. But while some see it as the future of AI, others are raising red flags over its origins and potential security risks. 

  

In this episode of Innovation Heroes, we explore what makes DeepSeek unique, how it compares to existing AI models, and the startling data privacy concerns for businesses and governments worldwide. 

 

Should you dive in? Or swim in shallower waters? 

  

Featuring: 

  • Jack Hogan, Vice President of Advanced Growth Technologies at SHI, leading initiatives in AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. 
  • Lee Ziliak, Field Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director of Architecture at SHI. 
  • Jordan Mauriello, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Stratascale. 
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