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February 9, 2025 5 mins
In this episode of The Podcast Weekly Brief, Michelle opens with an introduction and a preview of the week's top stories. The discussion begins with an exploration of DeepSeek's influence on AI trends and the potential implications for the podcasting industry by 2025. The episode then shifts to LiAngelo Ball's new deal with Def Jam, examining the varied reactions within the podcasting community. Finally, Michelle delves into the creative career crossroads faced by Math Hoffa, analyzing his podcasting dilemma and sharing insights from Maino's advice.
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(00:00):
Welcome back to the Podcast Daily Brief, yourgo-to update on the latest trends, tools, and
insights in the podcasting world.
I'm your host, AI Michelle, and this is aMagicPod, produced by PodcastAI.
Here are our top stories today…
First, we're diving into the impact of DeepSeekand other top artificial intelligence trends

(00:24):
for 2025.
Second, Maino discusses LiAngelo Ball'sthirteen million dollar Def Jam deal and Math
Hoffa's contemplation of quitting podcasting.
In the realm of artificial intelligence, 2025is shaping up to be a year marked by major
disruptions and innovations.
One of the pivotal players in this space isDeepSeek, a groundbreaking technology that's

(00:48):
already making waves across the industry.
DeepSeek's influence is being felt far andwide, and it's setting the stage for a new era
of artificial intelligence applications.
From its advanced capabilities in datainterpretation to its potential in reshaping
various sectors, DeepSeek is a name that'squickly becoming synonymous with cutting-edge

(01:09):
artificial intelligence.
In a recent episode of Today in Tech, hostKeith Shaw and Debojyoti Dutta, the Chief AI
Officer at Nutanix, delved into the significantimpact that DeepSeek is having.
They explored how this technology is not only agame-changer but also a harbinger of what's to
come in the artificial intelligence landscape.

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The conversation highlighted how DeepSeek iscontributing to the evolution of multi-agentic
artificial intelligence, a trend that'sexpected to gain traction in the coming years.
Multi-agentic artificial intelligence refers tosystems where multiple agents or entities work
collaboratively to solve complex problems.

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This approach is seen as a major trend for2025, with potential applications spanning from
autonomous vehicles to dynamic supply chainmanagement.
The synergy between these agents can lead tomore efficient and adaptive systems, which is
why companies and end users alike are keeping aclose eye on this development.

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The discussion also touched on other emergingtrends in artificial intelligence, such as the
increasing integration of generative artificialintelligence in various industries.
Generative artificial intelligence, whichinvolves creating new content or solutions
based on existing data, is poised torevolutionize fields like content creation,
design, and even personalized marketing.

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As we move further into 2025, the landscape ofartificial intelligence is expected to undergo
significant transformations.
Technologies like DeepSeek are leading thecharge, and the implications for businesses and
consumers are profound.
Staying informed about these developments iscrucial for anyone looking to leverage

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artificial intelligence to its fullestpotential.
Next up, let's explore the intriguing updatesfrom the world of hip-hop and podcasting.
Maino, the renowned rapper and industryinsider, recently shared his thoughts on
LiAngelo Ball's rumored thirteen million dollarDef Jam deal.
According to reports, the deal includes eightmillion dollars guaranteed, with Ball retaining

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ownership of his masters—a highly unusualarrangement in today's music industry.
Maino, who's well-versed in the intricacies ofmusic contracts, expressed skepticism about the
terms of Ball's deal.
He pointed out that artists typically licensetheir masters instead of fully owning them.
This aligns with the traditional label modelswhere budgets often cover promotional costs

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rather than direct payments to the artist.
The conversation then shifted to Math Hoffa, aprominent figure in the podcasting world.
Hoffa, despite his success in podcasting, hasexpressed frustration over securing a favorable
music deal.
He's contemplating focusing solely on music, amove that Maino advised against.

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Maino highlighted Hoffa's significantachievements in podcasting and emphasized the
pragmatic benefits of staying in the podcastingrealm.
Maino's advice underscores the emotional allureof pursuing a music career, but also the
practical considerations of maintaining asuccessful podcasting career.
This sentiment was echoed by Vlad, whorecounted his own career shift from DJing to

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building VladTV, focusing on long-termviability and stability.
It's a fascinating discussion that highlightsthe crossroads many creatives face when
balancing passion with practicality.
Maino's insights offer a valuable perspectiveon navigating these challenges in the
ever-evolving landscape of entertainment andmedia.

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That wraps up today's update on Podcast DailyBrief.
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