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DeepSeek
DeepSeek is a Chinese artificial intelligence company founded by Liang Wengfeng. Its low-cost AI model was developed with significantly fewer computing resources than those of bigger US tech firms like OpenAI and Meta.
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US must boost AI funding to counter China’s advances, House hears

Beijing’s ability to develop cutting-edge systems at fraction of cost of American competitors could shift balance of tech and economic power.

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Deepseek’s low-cost AI model was developed with significantly fewer computing resources than those of bigger US tech firms like OpenAI and Meta. Photo: AFP
Artificial intelligence

DeepSeek unveils new AI reasoning method amid anticipation for R2 model

In collaboration with Tsinghua University, DeepSeek developed a technique combining reasoning methods to guide AI models towards human preferences.

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US Treasury chief Bessent: stock market drop a ‘Mag 7’ problem, not a Maga one

The decline has more to do with the emergence of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek than with Trump’s economic policies, Bessent says.

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Chinese universities surpass US rivals in AI ranking – then comes DeepSeek

Peking University has topped a major AI research output ranking, as China solidifies its challenge to America for AI dominance.

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Peking University has topped a list of institutions ranked by AI research output, as China’s challenge to America for global AI dominance grows. Photo: Shutterstock
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Guangdong boosts AI and robotics subsidies after DeepSeek’s success

A new initiative seeks to position Guangdong as a ‘global highland’ for AI and robotics, following DeepSeek’s success.

Banking & finance

DeepSeek has boosted the faith of rich Chinese investors in tech stocks: StanChart

The AI boom in China has convinced Chinese investors that the markets will continue to rise, Standard Chartered’s Judy Hsu says.

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China’s 2025 cloud spending to grow 15% on the back of DeepSeek adoption

Cloud spending, which totalled US$40 billion in 2024, is expected to reach US$46 billion this year as cloud providers expand investments.

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Do China and the US need to work together on AI safety? Boao Forum debates

Artificial intelligence experts and business leaders discuss how the world can build effective governance models for all countries.

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Alibaba

Alibaba, Ant partner with home province to boost China’s AI drive

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Tencent

Tencent adds AI chatbot friend to WeChat to keep users glued to app

WeChat users can now add Yuanbao as a ‘friend’ and interact with the chatbot without downloading a separate app.

WeChat has added the Yuanbao AI chatbot to its messaging feature. Photo: Shutterstock
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DeepSeek wows coders with more powerful open-source V3 model

The new version and DeepSeek V3 are both foundation models trained on vast data sets that can be applied in different use cases.

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My Take | DeepSeek has changed China’s AI model landscape – what’s next?

The start-up has emerged as the unlikely winner of a dizzying domestic competition. Can it reshape the global market as well?

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An AI conference in Tianjin, China. Photo: Xinhua
Apple

Apple’s Cook praises DeepSeek ahead of Shanghai developer conference

At the China Development Forum in Beijing, Cook called DeepSeek’s models ‘excellent’, as consumers await the launch of Apple Intelligence.

The DeepSeek app displayed on an iPhone on January 27. Apple CEO Tim Cook praised the Chinese start-up for its innovative AI models. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Artificial intelligence

How China’s PLA is gearing up to use DeepSeek AI models in actual combat

Adoption of DeepSeek by PLA hospitals, paramilitary and mobilisation units seen to usher in ‘new chapter in military intelligentisation’.

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Artificial intelligence

AI reasoning rivals: Tencent touts new model’s performance over DeepSeek-R1

The tech giant’s latest offering leverages large-scale reinforcement learning, rivalling DeepSeek in top benchmark tests.

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Artificial intelligence

Exclusive | Why Lee Kai-fu is betting his AI start-up’s future on DeepSeek

In an interview with the Post, Lee discusses China’s ‘ChatGPT moment’ and 01.AI’s transition from a model developer to a solutions provider.

Lee Kai-fu, founder of start-up 01.AI. Photo: Handout
Artificial intelligence

Chinese AI models led by DeepSeek catch up with US rivals at lower prices

DeepSeek’s model ranks third in performance while offering much cheaper pricing than OpenAI’s top models, according to a benchmarking firm.

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The DeepSeek app seen on a mobile phone. Photo: Xinhua
Tencent

Tencent’s AI splurge: China’s gaming giant poised for growth amid new focus

Tencent is using both DeepSeek and its own Yuanbao models, mirroring a diversified strategy that helped it dominate video gaming.

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