Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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The recent rise of DeepSeek has made waves in the tech world, challenging the status quo and raising important questions about the future of AI. Marc Andreessen calls it an "AI Sputnik moment," while others are more skeptical. Is it a true breakthrough or just another overhyped tech launch? In this webinar, we dive deep into the facts and myths surrounding DeepSeek, analyzing its genuine impact on the industry and exploring the broader trajectory of AI.
Join us for an insightful conversation, where you’ll learn:
- What DeepSeek is and what it's changing within the AI landscape
- How much of DeepSeek is hype
- The biggest misconceptions surrounding DeepSeek
- The AI skills that matter most in light of DeepSeek
- What AI practitioners should do as a result of this milestone
- How companies should now think about their infrastructure, data strategies, and model deployment
- And much more…
No matter where you're at on your AI journey, this conversation will leave you with the tools you need to move forward with confidence.
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About The Panelists:
Dr. Uohna Thiessen: Dr. Thiessen is an experienced Data Scientist who has worked for various big tech companies, most recently at Meta. She holds a PhD in Epidemiology from Walden University and has taught data science subjects, including ML, NLP, DL & AI, at colleges and bootcamps across the globe. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/druohna-datascientist
Giacomo Vianello: Giacomo Vianello is an end-to-end data scientist with a passion for state-of-the-art but practical technical solutions. He is Distinguished Data Scientist at Cape Analytics, where he develops AI systems to extract intelligence from geospatial imagery bringing, cutting-edge AI solutions to the insurance and real estate industries. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/giacomovianello
Valerie Scarlata: Valerie has developed and taught a broad range of computing curricula for multiple colleges and universities. She is a former professor and software engineer for over 10 years specializing in web, mobile, voice assistant, and full-stack application development. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/valscarlata
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Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to DeepSeek and The Panelists
01:42 Understanding DeepSeek
05:59 Misconceptions About DeepSeek
11:15 Reasoning Models vs. Traditional Models
17:28 Significant Breakthroughs Behind DeepSeek
23:04 Staying Updated in the Rapidly Evolving AI Landscape
28:58 Exploring AI Tools and Resources
31:11 Future Predictions in AI Development
34:56 The Commoditization of AI Models
38:46 Democratizing AI Access and Education
42:33 Specialization in AI Careers
51:25 Understanding Distilled Models and Their Applications
*For a limited time, get 50% off Udacity programs and courses by using code DEEPSEEK50 at checkout!*
The recent rise of DeepSeek has made waves in the tech world, challenging the status quo and raising important questions about the future of AI. Marc Andreessen calls it an "AI Sputnik moment," while others are more skeptical. Is it a true breakthrough or just another overhyped tech launch? In this webinar, we dive deep into the facts and myths surrounding DeepSeek, analyzing its genuine impact on the industry and exploring the broader trajectory of AI.
Join us for an insightful conversation, where you’ll learn:
- What DeepSeek is and what it's changing within the AI landscape
- How much of DeepSeek is hype
- The biggest misconceptions surrounding DeepSeek
- The AI skills that matter most in light of DeepSeek
- What AI practitioners should do as a result of this milestone
- How companies should now think about their infrastructure, data strategies, and model deployment
- And much more…
No matter where you're at on your AI journey, this conversation will leave you with the tools you need to move forward with confidence.
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About The Panelists:
Dr. Uohna Thiessen: Dr. Thiessen is an experienced Data Scientist who has worked for various big tech companies, most recently at Meta. She holds a PhD in Epidemiology from Walden University and has taught data science subjects, including ML, NLP, DL & AI, at colleges and bootcamps across the globe. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/druohna-datascientist
Giacomo Vianello: Giacomo Vianello is an end-to-end data scientist with a passion for state-of-the-art but practical technical solutions. He is Distinguished Data Scientist at Cape Analytics, where he develops AI systems to extract intelligence from geospatial imagery bringing, cutting-edge AI solutions to the insurance and real estate industries. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/giacomovianello
Valerie Scarlata: Valerie has developed and taught a broad range of computing curricula for multiple colleges and universities. She is a former professor and software engineer for over 10 years specializing in web, mobile, voice assistant, and full-stack application development. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/valscarlata
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Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to DeepSeek and The Panelists
01:42 Understanding DeepSeek
05:59 Misconceptions About DeepSeek
11:15 Reasoning Models vs. Traditional Models
17:28 Significant Breakthroughs Behind DeepSeek
23:04 Staying Updated in the Rapidly Evolving AI Landscape
28:58 Exploring AI Tools and Resources
31:11 Future Predictions in AI Development
34:56 The Commoditization of AI Models
38:46 Democratizing AI Access and Education
42:33 Specialization in AI Careers
51:25 Understanding Distilled Models and Their Applications
