What does DeepSeek mean for enterprises? The release of DeepSeek’s R1 model has caused shockwaves. This feels like a pivotal moment - demonstrating how constraints can drive innovation while also hinting at the economic and geopolitical 'mega-event' looming on the horizon. Beyond its clever efficiency gains, R1 underscores two critical trends that enterprises should heed: the rise of open-source AI and the irreplaceable value of high-quality data.

OpenAI’s o3 model has set new highs in significant benchmarks—and that's a game-changer for all of us. If AI can reason, code, and excel in maths and science, it’s only a matter of time before it starts reshaping tasks critical to nearly every business. Let’s dive into how o3 performed on key benchmarks: