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Chinese Startup DeepSeek Disrupts AI Market
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January 29, 2025
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek challenges US tech giants with a low-cost model, sparking investor scrutiny and price war fears.
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek challenges US tech giants with a low-cost model, sparking investor scrutiny and price war fears.
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Trump calls China’s DeepSeek AI a “wake-up call” for US tech, highlighting its cheaper, efficient, and growing popularity.
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Trump 2.0 will be a mixed bag for India. While his policies may create hurdles, they also compel India to rethink strategic priorities.