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Anjney Midha, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz and a board member of Mistral, discussed the implications of DeepSeek’s advancements on the tech industry. Despite DeepSeek’s improved efficiency in AI models, Midha argues that the demand for GPUs will not decrease. Mistral, with its open-source approach, remains competitive with giants like OpenAI, which is seeking to raise $40 billion. Mistral benefits from open-source contributions, allowing it to maximize the use of compute power without needing vast financial resources. Midha also leads a16z’s Oxygen program, which addresses the GPU scarcity by providing resources to its portfolio companies. The program is currently overbooked, highlighting the ongoing demand for GPUs to support AI model training and operations. DeepSeek’s developments have prompted discussions about AI as critical infrastructure and the importance of infrastructure independence. Midha advocates for Western nations to rely on Western AI models to avoid reliance on Chinese systems. This sentiment is shared by many companies, although some, like Intel’s former CEO, prefer to develop AI services using DeepSeek’s secure cloud offerings.