Forbes February 12, 2025
The startling success of the team behind DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial-intelligence startup that grabbed international headlines recently with its advanced AI capabilities, speaks directly to the critical importance of talent. And why every organization needs an AI-ready workforce.
For those who haven’t followed the DeepSeek saga, the shorthand version is this: A group of Chinese engineers, many with no more than a few years of experience, according to Wall Street Journal reporting, created a high-performing AI platform, purportedly faster, and at a fraction of the cost, than its better-known competitors. This sent shockwaves throughout the Big Tech community and sent competitor share prices into a sharp decline.
While there are still many unanswered questions about DeepSeek’s sudden rise as a...