DeepSeek, OpenAI, and others building smaller, powerful models quickly and cheaply using “distillation” raises questions about LLMs' first-mover advantage
DeepSeek used technique to create smaller powerful models based on the technology of competitors such as Meta Bluesky: @prietschka . X: @trengriffin . Forums: r/artificial Bluesky: Paul Rietschka / @prietschka : Translation: “um, these companies may not be returning that $3000 kajilllion dollars they were given.” www.ft.com/content/c117... X: Tren Griffin / @trengriffin : I asked the kids running the lemonade stand whether they had a moat that could create some pricing power and whether they had read the FT article on DeepSeek this morning. Surprisingly, they believe superior operating skills will give them sustainable competitive advantage. [image] Forums: r/artificial : One-Minute Daily AI News 3/1/2025