In the fast-paced world of AI development, recent releases like R1 and o1 are causing confusion among industry insiders. This guide breaks down the latest advancements, from the launch of DeepSeek R1 to the replication efforts at Hong Kong University. Understanding the differences between reasoning models and AI agents is crucial, as reasoning remains the bottleneck in AI development. R1’s open-source nature and cost-effectiveness has validated the direction of models like o1 and o3, leading to rapid innovation and iteration. As scaling laws evolve and geopolitical tensions rise, the future trajectory of AI promises exponential growth and political implications that cannot be ignored.
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