Nvidia Scientist Praises Intern's Bold Move to Join Innovative AI Startup DeepSeek
A Nvidia scientist recently praised an intern who left the company to join DeepSeek, expressing admiration for the intern's decision. This praise stems from the significant impact DeepSeek has made in the AI industry, particularly with the release of its ChatGPT-like AI model, R1. The model operates at a fraction of the cost of similar models from U.S. companies like OpenAI, Google, and Meta, and it has been developed using older generation Nvidia A100 GPUs, which were acquired before U.S. export controls were imposed.
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DeepSeek's approach to AI development is notable for its cost efficiency and algorithmic innovation. The company has managed to create high-performing AI models with significantly lower computing costs, partly by using reinforcement learning and other advanced techniques. This has allowed DeepSeek to achieve impressive results without the need for the massive computing power typically required by U.S. companies.The Nvidia scientist's admiration for the intern's decision to join DeepSeek likely reflects an appreciation for the intern's opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking work in AI. DeepSeek's focus on open-source models and its commitment to technological innovation rather than commercialization aligns with the ideals of many in the AI research community. The intern's move to DeepSeek represents a shift from a traditional tech giant to a more agile and innovative startup, which could be seen as a bold and commendable career move.
