Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite. The event triggered a significant response from the United States, sparking fears of Soviet technological superiority and initiating the space race during the Cold War. The launch led to increased investment in science and technology education and the establishment of NASA the following year. “Deepseek R1 is AI’s Sputnik moment,” says venture capitalist Marc...