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.
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FirstFT: OpenAI claims it has evidence DeepSeek used its model to train competitor
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