DeepSeek's cheaper models and weaker chips call into question trillions in AI infrastructure spending
DeepSeek delivers high-performing, cost-effective models using weaker GPUs, questioning the trillion-dollar spend on US AI firms like OpenAI.
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Leaked Instagram deals reveal Meta is offering TikTok creators as much as $300,000 to post. Read the contract terms.
With TikTok's US future in limbo, Meta is sending creators exclusive content deals offering thousands of dollars in exchange for Instagram reels.
Apple is well-positioned as DeepSeek threatens AI giants, analysts say
Apple could benefit from China's DeepSeek, which appears to deliver cheaper AI models. Its competitors have already spent big on their own efforts.
DeepSeek's founder is being hailed in China as an 'AI hero of Guangdong' after the US market rout
A $1 trillion wipeout in the US stock market has given Liang Wenfeng a new burst of online stardom, with one Chinese paper calling him a "great god."
How the US may have unintentionally helped create an AI monster in China
The US tried to limit China's AI advancements with chip restrictions. It may have fueled the innovation behind DeepSeek instead.
The tech industry is in a frenzy over DeepSeek. Here's who could win and lose from China's AI progress.
DeepSeek's ability to build powerful models more efficiently has put a giant question mark over the US tech industry's approach to AI
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Big AWS customers, including Stripe and Toyota, are hounding the cloud giant for access to DeepSeek AI models
Many Amazon cloud clients want to test and evaluate DeepSeek's AI capabilities, according to an internal AWS document obtained by BI.
What is DeepSeek? Get to know the Chinese startup that shocked the AI industry
DeepSeek is a Chinese AI startup that recently launched a competitive new AI model, R1, with impressive capability at a lower cost.
An on-site natural gas plant will help power Stargate's first data center, public filings show
Developers for the first Project Stargate location have filed permits for a natural gas plant on-site.
Meet Liang Wenfeng, the hedge fund manager behind Chinese AI startup DeepSeek
Liang Wenfeng is the founder of DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup potentially upending the industry. Here's everything to know about the hedge funder.
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DeepSeek just dropped an update AI model called Janus Pro. It says the image generator is better than OpenAI's DALL-E.
DeepSeek says its updated text-to-image generator Janus pro-7B outperforms OpenAI's DALL-E 3 across multiple benchmarks.
Nvidia plunges 18% and tech stocks slide as China's DeepSeek spooks investors
DeepSeek topped the Apple App Store chart and sparked fears the Chinese company was quickly catching up with OpenAI's ChatGPT while costing far less.
DeepSeek temporarily limited new sign-ups, citing 'large-scale malicious attacks'
The Chinese AI company DeepSeek cited recent "large-scale malicious attacks" for the temporary registration limits.
The best over-ear headphones for excellent sound quality and comfort
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The best Samsung Galaxy S25 cases
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This DeepSeek demo shows how good the Chinese AI model is at math and reasoning
DeepSeek models match or beat some of Silicon Valley's top offerings. BI put the Chinese contender through its paces with a challenging math problem.
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Influencer management firm Shine Talent acquires Spark Media as creator deals drive M&A
Influencer talent management firm Shine Talent Group has acquired the fashion and beauty creator agency Spark Talent Group.
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Media agency giant Horizon is on the hunt for acquisitions as advertising M&A heats up
Analysts expect 2025 will be a banner year for advertising M&A following the proposed merger of Omincom and IPG.
FOBO, or fear of becoming obsolete, is the new business buzzword. Here's what you need to know.
Rapid AI advances are giving workers FOBO, or fear of becoming obsolete. Companies can help them avoid it with upskilling and reverse mentorship.
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Lambda Labs' COO has left the AI cloud provider to head Positron, a startup trying to compete with Nvidia
Mitesh Agrawal is leaving Lambda Labs to head a little known AI hardware startup trying to take on Nvidia.
Chinese AI lab DeepSeek massively undercuts OpenAI on pricing — and that's spooking tech stocks
DeepSeek challenges OpenAI with drastically cheaper models, prompting discussions on the viability of proprietary versus open-source AI efforts.
I'm an Uber product manager who uses AI to automate some of my work. It frees up more time for the human side of the job.
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Investors are buzzing about voice AI. Here's where they see the most untapped potential.
Voice AI is rapidly advancing with startups raising over $398 million in VC funding in 2024, as enterprises adopt it at pace.
Inside Davos: Photos from the World Economic Forum, where world leaders and execs go to network and party
The event saw a host of world leaders, executives, and celebrities come together in the Alpine town to discuss some of the hottest global topics.
Timothée Chalamet and the 'Saturday Night Live' cast parody the state of AI in schools
Timothée Chalamet hosted 'Saturday Night Live,' where he and cast member Bowen Yang poked fun at artificial intelligence.
In 2016, Morgan Freeman said he owned Tesla stock. It's soared 3,000% since then.
Hollywood icon Morgan Freeman said in a 2016 interview that he owned Tesla stock. A $10,000 holding then would be worth more than $300,000 now.
Inside the bitter feud roiling the doomsday bunker business
The war between two top survival shelter firms has encompassed court battles, accusations of arson and murder, and wild tales of FBI double agents.
The cord-cutter's guide to streaming live sports
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Bill Gates says we're 'absolutely not' ready for another pandemic
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Meta's chief AI scientist says DeepSeek's success shows that 'open source models are surpassing proprietary ones'
Meta's chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun, said DeepSeek's success with R1 said more about the value of open-source than Chinese competition.
For 'VC Twitter,' LinkedIn is becoming the place to be
LinkedIn has emerged as a go-to platform for VCs, with investors leveraging it for networking, brand building, and investment opportunities.
How to make money from a TikTok hit. (Hint: You won't get it from TikTok.)
"Boy Room" is a TikTok hit. But the studio behind it didn't make any money from its success until Amazon showed up.
The Zuckermoon is over
Mark Zuckerberg was popular and cool for the past 18 months. That has all seemed to shift since moderation changes at Meta and Trump's inauguration.
Joe Biden left Elon Musk a parting gift that's helping fuel his beef with OpenAI
WIth one foot out the White House door, the Biden administration issued 2 documents Musk is now using in his battle to break up OpenAI and Microsoft.
Stargate's first data center is underway in Texas. Public filings show how much it will cost to build.
Stargate's first data center campus in Texas, a joint venture by Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank, could cost an estimated $1.1 billion.
Meta reveals how it plans to make money on Threads, its X competitor with 300 million users
Meta launches ads on Threads, its X/Twitter competitor with 300 million users.
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Healthcare startup Rad AI has raised a new round of funding from Transformation Capital at a $525 million valuation
The radiology AI startup was recently valued at $525 million in a new round of funding, Business Insider has learned.
Meet Masayoshi Son, the billionaire SoftBank founder helping fund the Stargate AI joint venture
Masayoshi Son founded SoftBank in 1981. It has invested millions in some of Silicon Valley's biggest tech companies.
These headphones can track brainwaves to measure your focus levels — here's what they're like to use
Made in partnership between Master & Dynamic and Neurable, the MW75 Neuro headphones use EEG sensors and AI tech to measure your concentration.
The list of major companies laying off staff in the new year, including CNN, Meta, Microsoft, and BP
Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2025 after a wave of layoffs last year. Meta, Microsoft, BlackRock, and Ally are among those shedding staff.
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Shopify's quiet layoffs continue among customer support workers
The e-commerce platform's customer support division has also experienced turnover in its executive ranks with three high-profile departures in 2024.
Uber CEO addresses the elephant in the room: What happens to human Uber drivers once robotaxis arrive?
Uber's CEO said "humans are going to have plenty of work" for the next 10 years with autonomous vehicles "feathering in" to the company's fleet.
The best HDMI cables of 2025 for connecting your entertainment devices
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Mark Zuckerberg says Meta plans to spend over $60 billion as Silicon Valley panics over Chinese AI competition
Mark Zuckerberg said this year will be a "defining" year for AI, announcing plans to spend over $60-$65 billion in capital expenditures.
A CEO did business on the ski slope instead of the meeting room. These are our biggest takeaways from a week at Davos.
BI's takeaways and memorable moments from Davos, including 'FOBO' — fear of becoming obsolete — and how a CEO traded the meeting room for the ski slope.
What does OpenAI get from Stargate? A $500 billion chance to build a whole new moat
OpenAI is focusing on AI infrastructure with Stargate as rivals like China's DeepSeek close the gap on its AI models.
TikTok is 'severely damaging' young people — unlike its Chinese equivalent, 'The Anxious Generation' author tells BI
Douyin, the Chinese equivalent of TikTok, is very different and "much more pro-social," NYU professor Jonathan Haidt told Business Insider in Davos.