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Early Morning Byte: Monday, March 31, 2025
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Cheaper AI models from DeepSeek and Baidu are grabbing attention, but for CIOs, lower prices don’t always mean lower costs. With usage on the rise, evolving pricing structures, and the added complexity of open-source tools, the real question becomes: Where’s the actual value? And what’s it really going to cost in the long run?
📌 Key Headlines
Google’s Quantum AI lead says we could see practical quantum computing applications within five years.
Carnival is leaning into AI, automation, and smart tech as it kicks off FY2025 with strong momentum.
General Mills is prioritizing AI and supply chain digitization to drive transformation, even as sales stay flat.
Google has patched a high-severity Chrome zero-day exploited in an active espionage campaign.
💡 Strategic Insights
AI cost management now hinges on usage patterns, not just model pricing.
Open-source tools may offer flexibility, but hidden infrastructure costs can add up fast.
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FEATUREDAI Costs to Remain in Flux Despite Availability of Cheaper Models
The availability of low-cost AI models from companies like DeepSeek and Baidu is leaving technology chiefs wondering when enterprise AI deployment costs will materially drop. But the answer is far from certain.
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EXTRA BYTES
In a recent interview, Google Quantum AI’s director of hardware stated that within five years, quantum machines could begin solving real-world problems beyond current computational capabilities.
Carnival posted a strong start to FY2025 and raised full-year guidance, but the real story is their clear vision for a tech-powered future.
In General Mill's latest earnings call, their CEO and other executives detailed how they are leveraging AI, data analytics, and supply chain digitization to adapt to market shifts.
Google has released an emergency patch for a high-severity Chrome vulnerability actively exploited by a state-sponsored threat actor in an ongoing cyber-espionage campaign.
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In a recent earnings call, McCormick’s leadership reaffirmed its ongoing digital transformation, underscoring the role of AI, data analytics, and IT modernization in supporting productivity and customer experience.
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