New Trends With Friends Episode: Creators Take the Lead: Deep Seek, Software Dominance, and PunchUp’s Role in the Creator Revolution

Good morning everyone,

In this episode of Trends with Friends, Danny Frenkel and Alex Dajani from Punchup.live  joins Michael Parekh, Phil Pearlman as they break down the market tilting implications of DeepSeek's AI innovations.

We also talk about how DeepSeek’s open-source advancements are reshaping AI, its ripple effects across the tech and business landscapes and we dive into the role of creators in the digital economy, the growing importance of email as a direct connection tool.

JUMP TO THE GOOD STUFF:

(00:00) Introduction and Guest Introductions

(3:06) Trends in AI and DeepSeek's Impact

(9:16) DeepSeek's Innovations and Market Dynamics

(15:17) Open Source vs. Closed Ecosystems

(19:46) Geopolitical Implications of AI Development

(23:42) The Ongoing Race in AI Technology

(26:24) Apple's Strategic Position in AI

(28:24) Google's Resilience and Opportunities

(30:34) Reinforcement Learning and Google's Edge

(32:50) Legal Challenges in AI Data Usage

(33:36) Microsoft's AI Innovations and Partnerships

(34:49) The Impact of AI on Education

(36:43) AI's Role in Business Efficiency

(39:01) Nvidia's Dominance in AI Hardware

(41:52) Geopolitical Implications for AI Development

(43:57) The Value of User-Generated Data

(48:30) Punch Up: AI in Live Entertainment

(54:52) The Evolution of Leadership in Tech

(56:00) The Importance of Trustworthy Communication Channels

(57:30) Empowering Comedians Through Direct Connections

(1:00:07) The Shift in Power Dynamics in Entertainment

(1:01:01) Consumer-Facing Innovations in Comedy

(1:03:48) The Role of Algorithms in Content Delivery

(1:05:17) Reimagining the Ticketing Experience

(1:09:01) The New Era of Entertainer Empowerment

(1:12:50) Building a Sustainable Model for Creators

(1:18:28) Future Developments and Consumer Engagement