Fail Forward Episode #13 | How DeepSeek's $5 Million Model Exposed the AI Bubble | Malesela & Roche

Malesela and Roche launched the new season of Fail for It Friday with their trademark humour and insightful banter. The duo dove into their main theme: learning from failure. Roche discussed the challenges faced by South African shopping malls, emphasising the importance of location, security, and collaboration for entrepreneurs. Malesela shifted gears to the world of AI, highlighting how companies like OpenAI spend billions on training models, while DeepSeek, a Chinese company, disrupted the industry with a cost-effective, compartmentalised approach. They speculated on the geopolitical implications and agreed the AI race is far from over. The episode wrapped with their warm, engaging dynamic, leaving listeners eager for more.