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IBM has decided to integrate elements of DeepSeek's AI models into its WatsonX platform, driven by a commitment to open-source innovation. This move aims to broaden WatsonX's ability to perform secure reasoning, leveraging "distilled versions" of DeepSeek-R1. This will allow IBM to include what it calls the best open source models from around the world. IBM also stated that big, expensive proprietary systems do not always win.

A Microsoft study conducted with Carnegie Mellon University reveals that GenAI tools are shifting knowledge workers from problem solvers to AI output verifiers. The study, surveying 319 knowledge workers, examined six categories of critical thinking and found that workers are now primarily verifying AI outputs and integrating AI-generated answers. This "cognitive offloading" could weaken independent problem-solving abilities, with researchers suggesting that companies should promote critical thinking skills among employees.

ImgSrc: techstrong.ai

References :

• techstrong.ai: Reports IBM's decision to channel elements of DeepSeek’s AI models into its WatsonX platform.
• the-decoder.com: States that GenAI turns knowledge workers from problem solvers to AI output verifiers, according to a Microsoft study.

Classification:

• HashTags: #AISystems #MicrosoftAI #GenAI
• Company: Microsoft
• Target: Knowledge Workers
• Product: WatsonX
• Feature: AI Models
• Type: AI
• Severity: Medium