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China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model

China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model

DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that shook up world markets last year, has launched preview versions of its latest major update
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Factbox-DeepSeek-V4, the Chinese AI model adapted for Huawei chips

Factbox-DeepSeek-V4, the Chinese AI model adapted for Huawei chips

By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING, April 24 (Reuters) - Chinese startup DeepSeek on Friday released a preview version of V4, its new artificial intelligence model adapted to run on Huawei chips, marking another step in China's push to build a self-sufficient AI ecosystem.
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DeepSeek Unveils V4 AI Model Amidst U.S.-China Tech Rivalry

DeepSeek Unveils V4 AI Model Amidst U.S.-China Tech Rivalry

DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has launched its latest AI model, V4, as the competition between China and the U.S. in AI technology intensifies. The V4 model, which includes 'pro' and 'flash' versions, is designed to improve knowledge, reasoning, and autonomous task performance. This release follows the company's previous model, R1, which gained attention for its cost-effectiveness compared to U.S. models. DeepSeek claims that the V4 model offers superior performance in reasoning benchmarks compared to OpenAI's GPT-5.2 and Google's Gemini 3.0-Pro, although it falls slightly short of the latest versions of these models. The company also emphasizes the open-source nature of its technology, allowing developers to modify and build upon it.
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Exclusive-US State Dept orders global warning about alleged China AI thefts by DeepSeek, others

Exclusive-US State Dept orders global warning about alleged China AI thefts by DeepSeek, others

By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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China's AI darling DeepSeek previews new model

China's AI darling DeepSeek previews new model

BEIJING, April 24 (Reuters) - DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup whose low-cost model stunned the world last year, launched a preview of its highly anticipated new model, the V4, on Friday.
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White House Accuses China of Industrial-Scale AI Model Copying, Raising Security Concerns

White House Accuses China of Industrial-Scale AI Model Copying, Raising Security Concerns

The White House has accused Chinese entities of conducting large-scale campaigns to copy American artificial intelligence (AI) models. According to a memo from Michael Kratsios, the White House director of the office of science and technology policy, these campaigns involve using tens of thousands of surrogate accounts and complex tools to extract proprietary information from U.S. companies. The process at the center of these accusations is known as 'distillation,' which transfers knowledge from a large AI model to a smaller one. This technique, while common in AI training, has been allegedly used by Chinese firms like DeepSeek to mimic the capabilities of U.S. models, including those from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI. The U.S. and China are in a competitive race to develop advanced AI technologies, with AI becoming a significant point of tension in their trade relations.
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Analysis-Singapore emerging as neutral ground as AI firms navigate Sino-US rivalry

Analysis-Singapore emerging as neutral ground as AI firms navigate Sino-US rivalry

By Fanny Potkin, Xinghui Kok and Claire Fu SINGAPORE, April 24 (Reuters) - Singapore is transforming from East-West gateway to neutral ground for the AI sector, with Chinese startups hoping to operate beyond government reach while U.S. firms seek foreign talent without the headache of stricter visa
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Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US

Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US

The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race
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After call from Beijing, China's auto industry races to embed AI in just about everything

After call from Beijing, China's auto industry races to embed AI in just about everything

BEIJING, April 24 (Reuters) - It took China 25 years to dominate the market for electric vehicles.
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Analysis-In the AI era, Apple's strengths may become its constraints

Analysis-In the AI era, Apple's strengths may become its constraints

By Stephen Nellis SAN FRANCISCO, April 22 (Reuters) - Apple built its empire on control. For decades, the company's tightly managed ecosystem, spanning custom chips, proprietary operating systems and curated apps, delivered devices that were secure and easy to use. 
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China's Robotics Advancements Highlight U.S. Lag in Innovation and Industrial Capacity

China's Robotics Advancements Highlight U.S. Lag in Innovation and Industrial Capacity

China is making significant strides in the field of robotics, as evidenced by a recent event where a Chinese humanoid robot named 'Lightning' completed a half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, outperforming 12,000 human competitors. This achievement underscores China's growing dominance in robotics research, with Chinese firms holding approximately two-thirds of the world's effective robotics patents as of 2024. The Special Competitive Studies Project, initiated by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, indicates that while the U.S. maintains a slight edge in frontier innovation, it is falling behind in industrial capacity and talent development. The event also highlighted the use of unmanned platforms in military operations, as seen in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, where Ukrainian forces captured a Russian-held position using drones and remote-controlled tanks without any infantry involvement.
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China's OpenClaw AI 'Lobsters' Raise Concerns Over Data Security and Control

China's OpenClaw AI 'Lobsters' Raise Concerns Over Data Security and Control

In China, a new AI tool known as OpenClaw is gaining popularity, leading to the creation of digital workers referred to as 'lobsters.' These AI agents are capable of performing various tasks such as browsing, trading, and posting, and have become a mainstream tool beyond their initial engineering niche. The rise of OpenClaw has led to a burgeoning ecosystem with installation events, meet-ups, and communities forming across the country. Local governments in cities like Shenzhen and Wuxi are offering incentives, including free housing and substantial subsidies, to attract developers to build on this platform. However, the rapid adoption of OpenClaw has raised concerns about data security, as poorly configured agents may expose sensitive information. Users have reported instances of these AI agents taking unexpected actions, highlighting the challenges of maintaining control over such powerful tools.