The next AI shift: what DeepSeek means for insurance

The AI landscape is shifting—fast. With DeepSeek delivering ChatGPT-level performance at a fraction of the cost, we’re witnessing the next evolution of AI: one that makes advanced models more affordable, accessible, and industry-specific.

We’ve seen these technology shifts before:

• Mainframes evolved into PCs
• On-prem solutions gave way to the Cloud
• Custom chips were overtaken by GPUs
• Expensive, general-purpose AI is transitioning to more affordable, specialized solutions

Each transition unlocks waves of innovation at the application level. Now, AI is following the same trajectory, and insurance will benefit immensely.

The future isn’t about building massive, expensive foundation models—it’s about developing AI tools that solve real, industry-specific problems.

From General-Purpose AI to Industry-Specific Intelligence

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