China, AI and DeepSeek

From China's DeepSeek moment to risks of groupthink: What tech leaders are saying on AI right now
"I think the so-called DeepSeek moment is really not about whether China has better AI than the U.S., or vice versa. It's really about the power of open source," he said. "Once yo
DeepSeek’s AI Model Gains Momentum in China Amid Business Adoption Frenzy
DeepSeek’s success has also been framed as a testament to China’s resilience in the face of U.S. semiconductor sanctions. By developing an advanced AI model despite restrictions on cutting-edge chips, DeepSeek has become a symbol of China’s ability to innovate under pressure.
Manus probably isn’t China’s second ‘DeepSeek moment’
Manus wasn’t developed entirely from scratch. According to reports on social media, the platform uses a combination of existing and fine-tuned AI models, including Anthropic’s Claude and Alibaba’s Qwen, to perform tasks such as drafting research reports and analyzing financial filings.
China’s Manus Follows DeepSeek in Challenging US AI Lead
Some early users were enthusiastic about the product’s capabilities; others complained it took too long and crashed.
China's newest AI model Manus is dividing opinion over DeepSeek comparisons. Here's what to know.
China's Manus claims to be the first fully autonomous AI agent. Some researchers are calling it a leap in AI capabilities — others aren't convinced.
What you need to know about Manus, the new AI agentic system from China hailed as a second ‘DeepSeek moment’
Manus AI is designed as a multi-agent system, meaning it combines several AI models to handle tasks independently.
New Chinese AI agent Manus draws DeepSeek comparison
Just days after its announcement, a new AI agent named Manus is winning expert acclaim while stoking concern over another AI advance rooted in Chinese research and development. Driving the news: Manus AI,
China’s Manus unnerves Silicon Valley with rollout of AI agents
Manus, the new artificial intelligence tool from China, is disrupting the global tech race with a new AI agent that some analysts believe is far more powerful than the competition.
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China's bull decade — inspiration and reinforcement
Global conventional wisdom pigeonholes Chinese entrepreneurs and engineers as excellent in “1 to n” rather than “0 to 1” ...
DeepSeek - A Wake-Up Call For US Higher Education
DeepSeek is a wake-up call to the US, as China is building up its universities, while the US is in retreat, and the US needs a similar level of support for STEM education ...
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Global institutions upbeat about China's sci-tech capital market
China's rapid advancements in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, exemplified by DeepSeek, a cost-competitive newcomer among global AI models, have captured global attention and driven capital ...
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DeepSeek and China’s AI Regulatory Landscape: Rules, Practice and Future Prospects
Chinese New Year, DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (“AI”) model, garnered intense global attention and sparked ...
HEDGE FLOW Hedge funds cut China stocks for fourth week as DeepSeek optimism fades
Global hedge funds continued to sell China equities for a fourth straight week as the renewed enthusiasm for Chinese tech ...
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How DeepSeek became a fortune teller for China’s youth
DeepSeek R1, China’s most advanced AI reasoning model, took just 15 seconds to respond. The screen filled with a thorough ...
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Can Manush be China's Next DeepSeek?
In China’s fast-moving tech landscape, innovation rarely hits pause. Just weeks after DeepSeek’s R1 model stirred the AI ...
Hedge Funds Cut China Stocks for Fourth Week as DeepSeek Optimism Fades
Hedge funds have "reversed course" since mid-February, Goldman Sachs prime brokerage said. The investment bank said China had ...
China steels itself for Trump turmoil with ‘DeepSeek’ congress
Language at annual session of parliament indicates Beijing’s shifting priorities amid AI breakthroughs and US tariffs ...