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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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29 January, 2025
The DeepSeek logo is seen at the offices of the Chinese AI start-up in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. Photo: AFP
Artificial intelligence

DeepSeek halts top-ups as AI models rival ChatGPT’s popularity

Surging demand for the Chinese start-up’s latest AI models appears to have exceeded its server capacity.

Artificial intelligence

Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify

South Korea

South Korea blocks Chinese AI DeepSeek from government computers

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Artificial intelligence

Understanding DeepSeek’s impact on US-China relations

What does DeepSeek’s rise mean for the US-China tech rivalry? The Post delves into how DeepSeek is reshaping the competitive landscape and what this means for US-China relations.

Artificial intelligence

DeepSeek attracts China’s young jobseekers as AI firm ramps up recruitment

The Hangzhou-based start-up has opened spots for dozens of jobs related to research and development in artificial general intelligence.

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China technology

From ‘robot school’ to DeepSeek, how China leads the charge for tech supremacy

DeepSeek, a half-marathon of running robots, and ‘sexbot’ advancements are just the tip of the iceberg as China goes all-in on innovation that will reshape local economies.

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Science

DeepSeek ‘is biggest shock to come out of China in 185 years’

Leading scientist Rao Yi argues that the significance of the tech’s challenge to US dominance lies in ‘how surprising it was to the world’.

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DeepSeek’s announcement sent shockwaves through US tech firms and stock markets. Photo: Dreamstime/TNS
Artificial intelligence

What’s next for DeepSeek? AI start-up stays mum amid post-holiday plaudits

A researcher’s February 1 social-media post, which has since been removed, hinted use of ‘reinforcement learning’ to advance its AI systems.

ChatGPT and other generative AIs

China Future Tech webinar | How is DeepSeek shaping the race for AI supremacy?

A deep dive into China’s AI start-up, DeepSeek.

Artificial intelligence

Is China’s DeepSeek the end of Nvidia’s AI dominance?

Tech analysts point to so-called scaling laws in betting on Nvidia’s fate

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Australia

Australia bans Chinese AI DeepSeek from government devices

DeepSeek was being immediately removed from all government systems on national security grounds, Australia’s home affairs minister said.

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The DeepSeek logo and a Chinese flag. Australia is not the first country to take action against DeepSeek. Photo: Reuters
Artificial intelligence

China’s chip firms embrace DeepSeek in AI self-sufficiency drive

From Moore Threads to Iluvatar Corex, China’s leading chip designers are rushing to adopt DeepSeek’s latest models.

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US-China relations

How China’s humanoid robot innovations fuel cutthroat competition with US

China, fuelled by recent successes from DeepSeek and Unitree, is making a play for pole position in humanoid robots. Can the US hold its ground?

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Artificial intelligence

Is DeepSeek’s AI that efficient? Chinese firm’s computing power in the spotlight

Big spending on GPUs from the hedge fund that spawned DeepSeek has some casting doubt on the company’s true expenditures while acknowledging innovation.

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Questions are being raised about just how much DeepSeek is spending on computing power. Photo: AP
China technology

Opinion | DeepSeek success shouldn’t be seen as a win for China or loss for US

While hawks on both sides say cooperation will hurt national security, Chinese and US scientists have so much to gain from sharing research.

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My Take

My Take | DeepSeek isn’t just a wake-up call for the US, there are lessons for China too

The AI firm’s challenge to US dominance was achieved through a corporate culture that is very different from the hierarchical norm in China.

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China technology

DeepSeek’s success gives Chinese firms jolt in quest to leapfrog sanctions

Artificial intelligence start-up’s rise to prominence can motivate China’s tech industry, analysts said, even as US-led curbs continue.

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US-China decoupling

DeepSeek disruption: how far will US go to keep its advanced AI lead over China?

Speaking at launch of new China-focused think tank, AI policy expert Jeffrey Ding says US has a ‘durable lead’ over China.

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Jeffrey Ding, an assistant professor at George Washington University, says China’s civil-military integration still lags behind that of the US. Image: Reuters
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI’s Altman says ‘no plans’ to sue China’s DeepSeek

ChatGPT creator OpenAI warned last week that Chinese companies were actively attempting to replicate its advanced AI models.

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US-China decoupling

As DeepSeek’s open-source model stuns world, will it push Russia’s tech drive?

Its success also raises the question of how effective US tech curbs on China have been.

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Artificial intelligence

My Take | DeepSeek’s success shows that China’s strength is in its private entrepreneurs

Only three years ago, DeepSeek’s founder and its team of tech wizards were seemingly on the wrong side of the Chinese government.

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Screens displaying the logos of DeepSeek and OpenAI’s ChatGPT are shown in this arranged illustration taken on January 29, 2025. Photo: AFP
Artificial intelligence

World’s top AI brains debate if DeepSeek’s model is a game changer

Experts weigh in on how quickly China is catching up on the US in AI, as DeepSeek takes an open-source approach.

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DeepSeek has been making waves in the global AI community. Photo: Reuters
Alibaba

Alibaba offers DeepSeek on cloud service after Microsoft, Amazon and Huawei

Alibaba Cloud users can log into its PAI Model Gallery, where DeepSeek’s latest models and ‘distilled’ versions of these products are found.

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US-China decoupling

Is China’s DeepSeek moment a chance to become an ‘open-source nation’?

Beijing should ease excessive regulation and administrative intervention in AI sector to promote more tech innovation, experts say.

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Artificial intelligence

China’s DeepSeek gives Europe’s tech firms a way to catch up in global AI race

DeepSeek represents ‘a significant step forward in democratising AI’ for Europe’s tech start-ups, according to executives.

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DeepSeek’s emergence is changing the landscape for AI, as it offers companies access to advanced technology at a fraction of the cost. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence

SoftBank, OpenAI tie up to develop AI for Japan as DeepSeek rises

SoftBank Group companies will spend US$3 billion a year on OpenAI’s tools, despite the arrival of cheaper products from China’s DeepSeek.

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attend an event to pitch AI for businesses in Tokyo on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Artificial intelligence

DeepSeek AI models debut on platform powered by Huawei

Huawei’s cloud unit teamed up with Beijing-based AI infrastructure start-up SiliconFlow to make the models available to end users.

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China technology

Opinion | Why DeepSeek caught so many in the West by surprise

Anxiety around DeepSeek reflects just how much confirmation bias about China has prevented many in the West from understanding the country.

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