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

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

DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has released 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, boasts significant improvements in knowledge, reasoning, and autonomous task performance. This release is seen as a strategic move to compete with U.S. counterparts like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. Notably, the V4 model is partially supported by Huawei's computer chips, reducing reliance on U.S. chipmakers such as Nvidia. The V4 model follows the release of DeepSeek's R1 model, which had previously surprised markets with its cost-effectiveness compared to similar U.S. models. DeepSeek claims that the V4 'Pro Max' version outperforms OpenAI's GPT-5.2 and Google's Gemini 3.0-Pro in reasoning benchmarks, although it falls slightly short of GPT-5.4 and Gemini 3.1-Pro.
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China's DeepSeek Unveils New AI Model V4, Challenging US Tech Giants

China's DeepSeek Unveils New AI Model V4, Challenging US Tech Giants

Chinese AI company DeepSeek has released a preview of its latest AI model, V4, which is positioned as a competitive alternative to leading closed-source systems from US companies such as Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. The V4 model is open-source and reportedly offers significant improvements over previous iterations, particularly in coding capabilities. This development is notable as it highlights DeepSeek's focus on compatibility with domestic Huawei technology, marking a significant step for China's chip industry. The release follows a year after DeepSeek's R1 model, which had already made waves in the US AI industry by being trained at a fraction of the cost of its American counterparts. However, DeepSeek has not disclosed the training costs or the specific hardware used for V4. US officials have previously accused the company of using banned Nvidia chips, and Anthropic has alleged that DeepSeek misused its Claude model to enhance its own products.
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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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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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Analysis-Biggest IPO wave in history promises $3 trillion in value – with no profits

Analysis-Biggest IPO wave in history promises $3 trillion in value – with no profits

By Shashwat Chauhan, Purvi Agarwal and Medha Singh April 23 (Reuters) - SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic are shaping up to deliver the largest wave of initial public offerings in history and the three companies are losing money, a combination without precedent in U.S. market debuts.
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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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OpenAI Releases GPT-5.5 Model with Enhanced Research and Cybersecurity Capabilities

OpenAI Releases GPT-5.5 Model with Enhanced Research and Cybersecurity Capabilities

OpenAI Releases GPT-5.5 Model with Enhanced Research and Cybersecurity Capabilities
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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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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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AI Researcher Offers Coaching to Reduce Chatbot Dependency Among Users

AI Researcher Offers Coaching to Reduce Chatbot Dependency Among Users

AI Researcher Offers Coaching to Reduce Chatbot Dependency Among Users
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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.