‘DeepSeek Has Taught Us Value of Open Source’ Alibaba’s Chairman Joe Tsai Says
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Alibaba's Chairman, Joe Tsai, recently spoke at the World Government Summit, highlighting the importance of open-source technology in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). He emphasized that the open-source community allows for collaboration and sharing of knowledge, which can lead to significant advancements in AI development. Tsai believes that focusing solely on proprietary AI systems is becoming less valuable, as the landscape is rapidly evolving with new innovations.
During his talk, Tsai discussed the impact of DeepSeek, a company that has made strides in AI by demonstrating that it is possible to create effective AI models at a lower cost. He pointed out that DeepSeek's language model, DeepSeek-R1, performs well compared to leading models but is much more affordable. This shift in focus from expensive infrastructure to practical applications could change how resources are allocated in the tech industry.
Tsai also drew parallels between AI development and education, suggesting that just as not all smart children come from wealthy families, not all advanced AI systems need massive resources. He believes that by concentrating on applications rather than just building large models, the industry can foster innovation and make AI more accessible. Additionally, he announced that Apple has chosen Alibaba to help develop AI features for iPhones in China, further solidifying Alibaba's role in the AI landscape.
