DeepSeek valued at more than $50 bn after funding round: reports
Investors have valued Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek at more than $50 billion in the company's first fundraising round, reports said.
Jun 17, 2026
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Business
Research news on DeepSeek language model
DeepSeek language model refers to a family of large-scale generative AI systems, exemplified by the R1 model, developed as competitive alternatives to leading Western chatbots. These models provide low-cost, open-source or widely accessible capabilities for natural language understanding and generation, enabling broader adoption in both developed and developing countries. The topic also encompasses geopolitical, regulatory, and national security dimensions, including export controls, access bans, and governance debates surrounding the deployment and influence of such models.
Machine learning & AI
China's top AI players
China's artificial intelligence boom is in full swing, with the release of a new large language model (LLM) by top startup DeepSeek on Friday highlighting the country's rapid progress despite U.S. export restrictions on advanced ...
Apr 24, 2026
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Machine learning & AI
Five things to know about Chinese AI startup DeepSeek
As DeepSeek releases its first major new artificial intelligence model in over a year—DeepSeek-V4—here are five things to know about the Chinese startup:
Apr 24, 2026
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Machine learning & AI
DeepSeek rolls out V4 update with 1 million-token context and stronger reasoning
DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that shook world markets last year, launched preview versions of its latest major update Friday as the AI rivalry between China and the U.S. heats up.
Apr 24, 2026
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Machine learning & AI
Claude Mythos and Project Glasswing: Why an AI superhacker has the tech world on alert
New, more powerful artificial intelligence (AI) models are announced pretty regularly these days: the latest version of ChatGPT or Claude or Gemini always has new features and new capabilities that its makers are eager for ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Machine learning & AI
Waiting for DeepSeek: new model to test China's AI ambitions
For weeks now, the global tech industry has been waiting for a major artificial intelligence launch from DeepSeek, seen as a benchmark for China's progress in the fast-moving field.
Apr 9, 2026
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Machine learning & AI
AI agent 'lobster fever' grips China despite risks
Chinese entrepreneur Frank Gao used to spend long hours running his social media accounts but now outsources the chore to AI agent tool OpenClaw, which is taking the country by storm despite official warnings over cybersecurity.
Mar 13, 2026
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Machine learning & AI
US AI giants accuse Chinese rivals of mass data theft
US artificial intelligence company Anthropic said Monday it had uncovered campaigns by three Chinese AI firms to illicitly extract capabilities from its Claude chatbot, in what it described as industrial-scale intellectual ...
Feb 23, 2026
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Machine learning & AI
Inside China's buzzing AI scene year after DeepSeek shock
Before DeepSeek shook up the tech world and put Chinese artificial intelligence on the map, Wu Chenglin's own startup had nearly folded three times—but in the past year it has raised $30 million.
Jan 20, 2026
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Machine learning & AI
DeepSeek's AI gains traction in developing nations, Microsoft report says
DeepSeek, the Chinese tech startup that rivals OpenAI's ChatGPT, has been gaining ground in many developing nations in a trend that could narrow the gap of artificial intelligence adoption with advanced economies, a new report ...
Jan 8, 2026
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