January 2025

Michael Tsai

DeepSeek, an open-source language model by Chinese startup Hangzhou DeepSeek AI, competes with major LLMs like ChatGPT, costing $6 million to develop versus $100 million for GPT-4. The model shows promising reasoning capabilities but faces challenges such as poor readability. Recent successes and innovations stem from U.S. sanctions, prompting deeper efficiency and breakthroughs in AI. DeepSeek's rapid rise in the App Store reflects shifts in AI development strategies amid scrutiny of data sourcing, impacting major tech firms like Nvidia and leading to investor concerns about market dynamics.

https://mjtsai.com/blog/2025/01/28/deepseek/

From Banning to Embracing: The Next Phase of AI in Education

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Academic leaders have shifted from banning AI to embracing it in education. A majority of students (86%) use AI tools like ChatGPT, raising concerns about academic integrity. Institutions face the challenge of implementing AI responsibly while managing integrity violations. A framework for AI integration includes security, transparency, and trust, necessitating clear policies, AI literacy programs, and open discussions. When used properly, AI can enhance education, allowing educators to focus on critical thinking and creativity. Institutions must proactively establish guidelines for responsible AI use to prepare students for future challenges.

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/ai/top-trend-ai-transparency-in-education/

Discover LM Studio: Run LLMs Offline on Your Device

LM Studio is your go-to app for running large language models (LLMs) entirely offline on your laptop or desktop. Whether you're using a Mac with M1/M2/M3/M4 chips or a Windows/Linux PC with AVX2 support, LM Studio empowers you to:

– 🤖 Run LLMs locally for privacy and control.
– 📚 Chat with your local documents (new in version 0.3).
– 👾 Use models via an in-app Chat UI or an OpenAI-compatible local server.
– 📂 Download compatible models directly from Hugging Face repositories.
– 🔭 Explore new and noteworthy LLMs on the app's Discover page.

LM Studio ensures flexibility and performance by supporting GGUF models like Llama, Mistral, StarCoder, etc. It’s also free for personal use and does not collect data—your privacy is guaranteed.

Ready to get started? Visit LM Studio to learn more and unlock the power of offline AI!

https://lmstudio.ai

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