Focus on Africa - What's Africa's reponse to Deepseek?

What's Africa's reponse to Deepseek?

Download What's Africa's reponse to Deepseek?

A Chinese-made artificial intelligence (AI) model called DeepSeek is stunning investors and sinking some tech stocks. It's also quickly impressing AI experts and has the attention of the entire tech industry and the world. How does it work and has it inspired Africa or not?

Also, why does Namibia have some of the highest rates of cervical cancer in the world?

And the race to host Formula One on the continent. Who will win?

Presenter: Charles Gitonga
Producers: Nyasha Michelle and Bella Hassan
Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Published on Thursday, 30th January 2025.

Available Podcasts from Focus on Africa

Subscribe to Focus on Africa

We are not the BBC, we only list available podcasts. To find out more about the programme including episodes available on BBC iPlayer, go to the Focus on Africa webpage.