Month: January 2025

  • Mind Readings: DeepSeek Week Part 4 – Should You Use Deepseek?

    In today’s episode, I answer the critical question: Should you use DeepSeek? You’ll learn that it depends on your specific use cases and infrastructure. For non-sensitive, non-private tasks, DeepSeek is an absolute yes, due to its terrific performance and incredibly low cost, especially via API. You’ll discover that even at full price, DeepSeek’s API is…

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  • Mind Readings: DeepSeek Week Part 4 – Should You Use Deepseek?

    Summary In today's episode, I wrap up Deep Seek Week with a practical verdict on when to use DeepSeek and how to stay flexible as AI models evolve. Here's what this means for you. You get a clear framework for deciding when DeepSeek saves you money, when to self-host for privacy, and why locking into…

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  • The Year of the Yin Wood Snake

    Image generated wtih Google ImageFX AI Happy Lunar New Year! Welcome to the year of the yin wood snake. Now, to be clear, even as a Korean by birth, Asian astrology is no more statistically valid than Western astrology. These systems were born of a time when people tried to make sense of the world…

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  • Mind Readings: DeepSeek Week Part 3 – Is Deepseek Safe?

    In today’s episode, you’ll tackle the crucial question: Is DeepSeek safe to use? You’ll learn that the answer depends on your definition of “safe” and how you use the technology. You’ll benefit from a detailed explanation of DeepSeek’s permissive privacy policy for its web-based version, and you’ll discover that using DeepSeek on your own hardware…

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  • Mind Readings: DeepSeek Week Part 3 – Is Deepseek Safe?

    Summary In today's episode, I address whether DeepSeek is safe to use by examining its privacy policy, self-hosted options, and how it compares to Western AI models. Here's what this means for you. You gain clear guidance on when DeepSeek fits your needs and how to keep sensitive data protected. You'll also learn these concepts:…

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  • The Most Best At TIAA 2025 Edmonton

    Summary In today's episode, I break down the three things your destination marketing organization needs to succeed as AI reshapes how consumers shop, search, and choose where to travel. Here's what this means for you. You can keep or grow your travel marketing edge by building the strongest audience, the sharpest ideas, and the richest…

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  • Add a Second Brain at Social Media Marketing World 2025

    Summary In today's episode, I share how generative AI can act as a second brain to supercharge your marketing efforts at Social Media Marketing World in San Diego. Here's what this means for you. You'll discover how to harness AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to work faster and smarter, giving your business the speed…

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  • Mind Readings: DeepSeek Week Part 2 – Understanding the Different DeepSeek Versions

    In today’s episode, you’ll get a breakdown of the three versions of DeepSeek: V3, R1, and the distilled models. You’ll discover how each version performs, from the user-friendly V3 chat model to the advanced reasoning capabilities of R1. You’ll benefit from seeing these models in action, including a demonstration of a locally hosted, completely private…

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  • Mind Readings: DeepSeek Week Part 2 – Understanding the Different DeepSeek Versions

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through the three versions of DeepSeek—V3, R1, and the distilled models—and compare how each one performs on a songwriting task. Here's what this means for you. You get a clear picture of which model fits which need, plus the privacy and cost trade-offs of running them yourself versus using…

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  • Mind Readings: DeepSeek Week Part 1 – Why Is Everyone Talking About DeepSeek?

    In today’s episode, you’ll learn about DeepSeek, a Chinese tech company making waves in the AI world. You’ll discover why their R1 reasoning model is turning heads, boasting quality on par with Western counterparts at a fraction of the cost. You’ll benefit from understanding their innovative approach to AI development, including reinforcement learning and group…

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