Hey, it’s Julia. Buckle up, because this episode dives into one of the wildest AI shakeups of 2025. When a tiny Chinese startup dropped DeepSeek R1—a ChatGPT-level AI built for just 5M—itsentshockwavesthroughWallStreet,wiped5M—itsentshockwavesthroughWallStreet,wiped600B off Nvidia’s value in a single day, and triggered a U.S. government panic so intense they’re proposing 20-year prison sentences for using unapproved AI. Let’s unpack:

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  The Nvidia Meltdown: How DeepSeek’s open-source model caused the largest single-day market crash in U.S. history… and why Wall Street totally misread the threat.

  
  


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  The “AI Prison” Bill: Senator Josh Hawley’s radical proposal to criminalize DeepSeek users—is this about national security or stifling competition?

  
  


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  China’s Data Backdoor: Hidden code, state-owned servers, and the terrifying privacy risks of “free” AI tools built under Chinese law.

  
  


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  The AI Arms Race: Why this isn’t just about apps or stock prices—it’s a fight for global AI supremacy and the path to superintelligence.

  
  


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  First Movers AI Labs: Sneak peek at our upcoming launch (over 30 courses!) to help you build AI-proof workflows, clone your digital twin, and future-proof your biz.

  
  

The Big Question: Would you risk using a cheaper, powerful AI if it meant your data could end up in the hands of a foreign government? Or should the U.S. ban it outright? Let’s get controversial—drop your take in the comments.

👉 P.S. Want to stay ahead of the curve? Join the waitlist for First Movers AI Labs (launching soon!): firstmovers.ai/labs. We’re giving you the tools to outthink, outcreate, and outpace the AI revolution.

Catch you in the next rabbit hole. 🎙️

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