[AJ2.4 Podcast Episode 24] AJ discusses potential IP infringement concerns surrounding DeepSeek-v3, an open-source LLM under scrutiny by Microsoft and OpenAI. He shares his investigation, where DeepSeek initially identified itself as ChatGPT (GPT-4), raising red flags. To avoid legal risks, AJ’s team paused using DeepSeek for LLM fine-tuning until its legal status is clarified. He highlights risks such as copyright claims, lawsuits, reputational damage, and ethical concerns. AJ advises verifying IP clearance before using AI models.