Great to read @sama  response to #DeepSeekR1. He accepts them as a contender in my view.
Sam should also say something about Deepseek being a true open ai model.

Without naming certain prominent AI visionaries, particularly VCs in Silicon Valley, CA, it’s sad to read how often the tech world undervalues truly smart individuals. Embracing meritocracy is long overdue, U.S. companies could benefit from taking inspiration from the Deepseek model and its operational efficiency. While Silicon Valley has been a dominant force in AI, it’s crucial to recognize and learn from those offering better, cheaper, and more efficient approaches—without hastily dismissing them as psyops or part of a CCP agenda.