DeepSeek proves China can catch up with US AI rivals, even with fewer resources

DeepSeek proves China can catch up with US AI rivals, even with fewer resources

The deepseek logo, a keyboard, and robot hands are seen in this illustration taken January 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

As Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek shakes the global AI industry with its powerful and cost-effective model, domestic industry insiders attributed the firm’s breakthrough to its top-notch engineering and “fast follower” advantage.

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