In this riveting episode recorded in late December 2025, we dive deep into the seismic shift happening in the world of artificial intelligence. As we went to publish in January 2026, the landscape had already transformed dramatically - Alibaba's Qwen family of LLMs has skyrocketed to approximately 700 million downloads on Hugging Face, all while being released as open-source models under permissive licenses.

The numbers are staggering: in December 2025 alone, Qwen's downloads surpassed the combined single-month downloads of tech giants like Meta (Llama), DeepSeek, OpenAI, Mistral, Nvidia, Zhipu.AI, Moonshot, and MiniMax. This isn't just a story about one company's success - it's about a fundamental power shift in AI development.

Special guest Dr. Warren Jackson joins us as we explore how China's open-source approach is challenging US-dominated proprietary models like ChatGPT, creating unprecedented value for users worldwide. We predicted this competition would benefit AI users, and the data is already proving us right. The democratization of AI is accelerating, and the implications for developers, businesses, and everyday users are profound. Don't miss this timely analysis of the new global AI race where open-source is emerging as the unexpected champion.

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Join Lori Zager, Lisa James, and special guest Warren Jackson as they explore the world of AI. In this episode, they compare the Intelligence Revolution to the Industrial Revolution and discuss how to asses the various AI-related investment opportunities. Dr. Jackson is a physicist who first started studying AI as a principal scientist for PARC ten years ago. Currently, he is a consultant for DARPA.

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Join Lori Zager and Lisa James as they explore the evolving landscape of bonds and their role in modern investment strategies. In this engaging episode, they discuss the historical significance of bonds in portfolio management and explore why traditional approaches might be shifting.

Discover the factors influencing the effectiveness of bonds as a hedge against market volatility and gain insights into alternative investment strategies that could complement or replace bonds in your portfolio. From gold and energy to the potential risks of treasuries, Lori and Lisa offer a balanced perspective on the current investment climate.

Tune in to learn about the various types of bonds and their potential roles in different investment scenarios, and hear real-world examples that illustrate the complexities of modern portfolio management. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, this episode provides a thought-provoking discussion on the future of bonds and their impact on your financial journey! 📈💰

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