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AI + humans ↑ China’s chips ↑ US drones ↓ AI hiring ↑

Hi all,

Here’s your Monday round-up of data driving conversations this week — all in less than 250 words.

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1. Artificial competitive edge. Teams using AI are around three times more likely to produce top-tier solutions than teams without AI, while traditional specialist advantages fade when AI assistance becomes universal.

2. The most expensive model in history. OpenAI’s o1-pro model costs up to 1,000 times more than their own previous models and up to 1,500 times more than competitors’ services.

   

   Source: Sherwood

3. Ant’s chip success. China’s Ant Group has cut AI computing costs for running some advanced AI models by 20% by including domestically-produced chips from Alibaba and Huawei alongside US chips.

4. America’s drone deficit. Prominent US manufacturer Skydio’s total lifetime production of 45,000 drones equals just ‘a few weeks’ of output from Chinese competitor DJI.