🔥 DeepSeek: The $5M AI that's making OpenAI nervous
DeepSeek's AI Models Show Big Progress in Reasoning 🤖
New research shows how AI can get better at solving complex problems, with DeepSeek's latest models leading the way.
DeepSeek has just released two new AI models that are making waves in the tech world. These models, called DeepSeek-R1-Zero and DeepSeek-R1, are showing some really interesting results in how well they can think and reason.
What makes this special is how these models were trained. Instead of just learning from examples (the usual way), DeepSeek tried something different. They used what's called reinforcement learning - basically letting the AI learn by trial and error, like how humans learn from their mistakes.
The first model, DeepSeek-R1-Zero, was a bit like a rough draft. It was good at solving problems but had some funny quirks - sometimes it would mix up languages or write in a way that was hard to read. But here's the cool part: it did really well on tough math problems, even beating some previous records on tests like the AIME 2024.
Then came DeepSeek-R1, which fixed a lot of those early problems. The team used a smart mix of different training methods, and it worked - this model can now go toe-to-toe with the big players like OpenAI and Google.
One of the most interesting findings is that they can take these smart models and make smaller versions that still keep most of the smarts. It's like taking a really good teacher's knowledge and passing it down to students effectively.
What does this mean for the future? Well, it shows we might not need to rely on the old ways of training AI. These models prove that AI can learn to reason more like humans do - by trying things out and learning from results rather than just memorizing examples.
Of course, there's still work to be done. The models aren't perfect - sometimes they still struggle with writing clearly or getting every detail right. But this research opens up new possibilities for making AI that can think more clearly and solve problems more effectively.
Learn more about the research here
TLDR:
- DeepSeek released two new AI models focused on reasoning abilities
- They used reinforcement learning instead of traditional training methods
- The first model (R1-Zero) showed great problem-solving but had some issues
- The second model (R1) fixed these problems and matches top competitors
- The research proves AI can learn to reason through trial and error
- Smaller versions of these models kept most of their problem-solving abilities
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AI Models in 2024: A Simple Guide 🤖
Want to know which AI tool is right for you? Let's keep it simple. According to Prof. Ethan Mollick's latest work, there are three main AI models worth checking out right now.
First up is Claude by Anthropic, which is great at having natural conversations. Then there's Google's Gemini, which comes with excellent search features. And of course, there's ChatGPT from OpenAI, which can help with pretty much anything.
These AI tools can now do some pretty cool stuff. They can talk to you in real-time, look things up on the internet, and even think through problems step by step. Some can even understand pictures and videos along with text.
Here's a tip: don't get caught up in what these tools might do in the future. Focus on what they can do for you right now. And remember - while the free versions are good, you might want to consider paying for premium features if you plan to use them a lot.
Just pick the one that fits what you need. Want a smart chat buddy? Try Claude. Need help with research? Gemini might be your best bet. Want a jack-of-all-trades? ChatGPT could be the way to go.
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Stay curious and keep experimenting - we'll see you in next week's edition with more groundbreaking developments, practical insights, and learning opportunities that can help shape your future.
