Theo's blog
My thoughts, tutorials, and insights on web development, AI, technology & science.
2025
5 essays- 7 min
DeepSeek V3.1: Revolutionary Hybrid AI Model Cuts Costs by 6x While Outperforming GPT-5
Chinese startup DeepSeek AI just released V3.1 - a groundbreaking hybrid model with dual Think/Non-Think modes that's 6x cheaper than GPT-5 while delivering superior performance.
AI Tools - 16 min
The first time the AI won the humans and a championship.
In 1997, IBM's Deep Blue defeated Garry Kasparov in chess—the first time an AI beat the reigning world champion in match play. Here's a comprehensive timeline of AI's most important milestones from that historic moment to 2025, including George Delaportas's pioneering GANN framework from 2006.
AI & Machine Learning - 6 min
OpenAI re-activates their old models of chatGPT after Sam Altman admitted a problematic GPT-5 launch
In a surprising turn of events, OpenAI has re-enabled access to legacy ChatGPT models following widespread user complaints about GPT-5's inconsistent performance and decision-making flaws.
AI - 5 min
Free Local AI Development with Bolt.AI and Ollama: Code Without the Cloud Costs
Learn how to set up and use Bolt.AI with Ollama to run powerful AI coding assistance completely offline on your local machine, without any subscription fees.
AI & Machine Learning - 4 min
Developing a Custom AI Assistant for E-Commerce
Learn how custom AI chat assistants can transform your e-commerce business with 24/7 customer support, personalized shopping experiences, and increased sales conversions.
AI & Machine Learning