DeepSeek Offline AI: How to Install Locally and Keep Your Business Data Private | Ep #125
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Ronsley Vaz
4/7/20252 min read


Hey! This is Ep#125 of Amplify Ai - Integrating Intelligence, Preserving Identity presented by Ronsley Vaz.
Hey, AI geeks. It's Ronsley!
The AI landscape has been dramatically upended with the release of DeepSeek's R1 reasoning model. This isn't just another AI tool - it's a fundamental shift that challenges everything the major players have told us about what's possible.
🧠Key insights you'll discover:
→ Why DeepSeek's affordable training costs prove OpenAI's Sam Altman wrong about AI development
→ How reasoning models are completely changing the AI landscape from simple prompts to true intelligence
→ Step-by-step guide to installing DeepSeek locally on your computer for complete privacy
→ The evolution from response models to instruction models to reasoning models and what it means for your business
→ Why governments are terrified of this tech becoming accessible to everyone
DeepSeek represents a critical shift from outsourcing intelligence to amplifying your own business intelligence. This episode will show you exactly how to harness this revolution while maintaining privacy and ownership of your data.
Want to join other AI enthusiasts exploring these cutting-edge tools? Visit amplifyais.com to join the conversation and access additional resources.
P.S. All resources and slides from this session are available in the skool community. Just go to skool.amplifyAI.com
#DeepSeekAI #AIReasoning #EthicalAI #OpenSource #AIPrivacy
TIMESTAMP LIST
00:00 - Introduction to DeepSeek and its impact on the AI industry
00:56 - Overview of the session goals and AI model evolution
01:26 - DeepSeek's R1 reasoning model explained
02:11 - Evolution from basic prompt models to reasoning models
03:42 - The problem with outsourcing intelligence vs. amplifying your own
04:34 - The "aha moment" in DeepSeek's research paper
05:26 - Resources available to learn more (podcast, book, website)
07:05 - Three waves of scale and core AI concepts
08:00 - Value alignment problem and reducing cognitive load
08:56 - DeepSeek's affordable training costs vs. OpenAI's claims
10:31 - Running DeepSeek on standard laptops and phones
11:18 - The power of open source vs. closed AI systems
12:46 - How to install DeepSeek locally using Ollama
14:38 - Exploring different models available through Ollama
16:27 - Choosing the right model size for your computer
18:15 - Installing Docker Desktop for the DeepSeek interface
19:51 - Setting up Open Web UI for a user-friendly experience
21:39 - Comparing web-based DeepSeek to local installation
22:28 - Final thoughts on local AI and privacy benefits
Find out more at:
- https://amplifyais.com/academy
- https://amplifyais.com/podcast
Much love,
Ronsley


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