The release of DeepSeek, a powerful AI model, caused a significant drop in the stock market, with a trillion-dollar loss in market capitalization. This event sparked discussions about the reliance of economic growth on AI infrastructure and the potential for AI to disrupt traditional business models. The discussion also touches on the question of whether GDP is an accurate measure of human well-being in the context of AI advancements.
DeepSeek's release caused a trillion-dollar market cap loss.
Concerns arose about AI's impact on US economic growth projections.
Debate on GDP as a measure of human flourishing in relation to AI.