Pat Gelsinger Buys NVIDIA Stock and Praises DeepSeek R1
Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has recently made headlines by expressing admiration for China’s new AI model, DeepSeek, while also announcing his decision to invest in NVIDIA stock, which has seen a decline in value.
In a post on X, Gelsinger emphasized the importance of learning from the past, stating that DeepSeek serves as a reminder of three critical lessons from computing history:
- Computing follows the gas law: Making it cheaper expands the market. Gelsinger believes that this trend suggests a wider deployment of AI technology.
- Engineering relies on constraints: Chinese engineers worked with limited resources, prompting innovative solutions.
- Openness prevails: Gelsinger notes that DeepSeek may help create a more open environment in foundational AI model development.
Until December 2024, Gelsinger served as Intel’s CEO before stepping down amid some controversy. He currently chairs Gloo, a startup focused on providing a messaging and engagement platform for churches. Throughout his tenure at Intel, he attempted to advance Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators to compete with NVIDIA but ultimately faced challenges.
Gelsinger has also indicated that Gloo is using DeepSeek's R1 model instead of OpenAI for its AI services, which will include a chatbot named Kallm. He shared with TechCrunch that his engineers are currently operating R1 instead of relying solely on OpenAI's offerings through APIs.
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