Global Stage, Local Genius: DeepSeek’s Breakthrough at WEF 202

Last week at the World Economic Forum 2025, AI stole the show, demonstrating its pivotal role in tackling major global challenges and fuelling economic growth. 

Let me scoop out on what went down and why it matters to us!

🌐 Highlights from the World Economic Forum 2025 🌐

- Economic Impact and Growth 📈: AI is a major economic powerhouse! Expected to pump up to $15.7 trillion into the global economy by 2030, gearing up to be a game changer in how we work and live.

- Revolutionising Healthcare 🏥: Set to slash healthcare costs by 50% within the next decade. Plus, 70% of medical institutions are betting big on AI for personalised medicine by 2030.

- Biology on the Fast Track 🧬: Traditionally, biological breakthroughs took centuries. Now? We’re talking 5-10 years, From speeding up genomic research to turbocharging drug development, AI’s rewriting the rules of the game in biology.

- Transforming Education and Workforce 🎓: AI is also reshaping how we learn and work. An estimated 45% of repetitive jobs could be automated by 2030, signaling a massive shift in the skills we need to thrive.

- Ethical AI🛡️: With over 60% of AI companies now embracing ethics guidelines (up from 20% five years ago), the race to ethical AI is on. It’s all about creating AI that plays fair and respects our privacy.

- Global Collaboration 🌍: The buzz at WEF? We need to team up globally to keep AI safe and sound. Leaders are pushing for international standards to make sure AI innovation doesn’t come at the cost of our safety or rights.

💥 DeepSeek breaking through the global AI landscape!

It all started with a group of ambitious young PhD students passionate about the power of AI. Fuelled by a desire to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges, set out to shake up an AI development scene dominated by well-funded industry giants. 

By minimising development costs to just $6 million for its advanced models, DeepSeek is not just competing with industry giants, it is onto something a lot greater!

- Presidential Spotlight 🎤: The impact of DeepSeek’s innovations hasn’t gone unnoticed. U.S. President Donald Trump recently spotlighted DeepSeek, In his speech, Trump emphasised the urgency for the U.S. to advance its technological capabilities to maintain a leadership role in AI. DeepSeek’s rapid growth is a critical wake up call for American innovation and policy adaptation.

💡 DeepSeek’s Unique Approach💡

- Open-Source Contribution 🌍: By adopting an open-source model, DeepSeek encourages collaborative development and speeds up innovation across the global tech community.

 - Cost-Effective Development 💸: DeepSeek’s models are cheaper and faster to train. The V3 model, a foundation for subsequent developments, was built for less than $6 million in just two months, a fraction of what industry giants spend!

- Academic Partnerships 🎓: DeepSeek has forged strategic alliances with top universities and research centers globally, fostering a two way exchange of knowledge and innovation. 

🤖 What’s Next for AI?

Looking ahead, AI is gearing up for explosive growth. By 2030, it’s projected to pump up to $15.7 trillion into the global economy and automate nearly 45% of routine tasks across industries. In healthcare, AI could cut costs by 50%, and breakthroughs in biology that once spanned centuries may soon occur within 5-10 years. These stats underscore a future where AI drives rapid innovation and transformative change on a global scale.