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How Deepseek’s Open-Source AI is Changing the Industry

How Deepseek’s Open-Source AI is Changing the Industry

Julio Romo

The rise of open-source LLMs like Deepseek’s R1 is disrupting the AI landscape, challenging proprietary models from OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. As businesses and investors weigh the benefits of open-source AI—lower costs, greater customisation, and reduced vendor lock-in—governments are grappling with regulatory concerns, data sovereignty, and national security risks. In this blog I look at the strategic implications of this shift, outlining the risks, opportunities, and how companies, investors, and policymakers can navigate the rapidly evolving AI market.

Turbo-Charging AI: Stargate’s $500B Global Impact

Turbo-Charging AI: Stargate’s $500B Global Impact

Julio Romo
opinion, comment

The Stargate Project, a $500 billion initiative led by the U.S. government, SoftBank, and OpenAI, is set to redefine the global AI landscape. With cutting-edge infrastructure and support from tech giants like Microsoft, Arm, NVIDIA and Oracle, with investment from Softbank, Stargate aims to turbo-charge innovation across industries, from healthcare to energy and manufacturing. This transformative initiative offers unparalleled opportunities for businesses, investors, and governments worldwide. Discover how to navigate the risks, unlock strategic benefits, and position your company, start-up or investment portfolio at the forefront of this AI-driven revolution.

Strategic Industrial Transformation: Unlocking the UK's Global Competitiveness Through Innovation and Collaborative Growth

Strategic Industrial Transformation: Unlocking the UK's Global Competitiveness Through Innovation and Collaborative Growth

Julio Romo
comment, opinion

Consultation on the UK’s new Industrial Strategy has closed. What is needed is the establishment of a culture of collaboration that unlocks the value in the innovation that ranks us fifth in the global innovation index. Business executives need to reposition themselves if they are to benefit from the high-tech future being designed by the new Labour government.

Building Trust Is the Key to Unlocking High-Growth Sectors

Building Trust Is the Key to Unlocking High-Growth Sectors

Julio Romo
comment, how to

McKinsey's ‘The Next Big Arenas Of Competition’ report outlines 18 key areas and sectors the firm believes will shape the world by 2040 and deliver strong financial and societal returns. To secure this, start-ups and companies in these arenas and sectors must invest in building trust and their reputation. Reputation will help unlock value and growth.

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