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DeepSeek’s New AI Model Sparks Shock, Awe, and Questions From US Competitors
Some worry the Chinese startup’s impressive tech indicates the US is losing its lead in AI, but it may really be a sign that a new approach to building models is gaining traction.
The true price of developing DeepSeek’s new models remains unknown, however, since one figure quoted in a single research paper may not capture the full picture of its costs. They all work by breaking problems into constituent parts in order to tackle them more effectively, a process that requires a considerable amount of additional training to ensure that the AI reliably reaches the correct answer. The question is especially noteworthy because the US government has introduced a series of export controls and other trade restrictions over the last few years aimed at limiting China’s ability to acquire and manufacture cutting-edge chips that are needed for building advanced AI.
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