Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has launched its V4 model specifically adapted to run on Huawei chips, rolling out both Pro and lighter “Flash” variants. The move underscores Beijing’s push to build an independent AI stack, reducing reliance on foreign compute. By aligning advanced models with domestic hardware, DeepSeek is highlighting progress in China’s broader AI infrastructure.
After tariffs fail to cool tensions, the US is accusing China of stealing AI intellectual property, pushing rivalry into a more dangerous tech and security arena. Analysts warn the dispute could hit chip sales and widen competition for control of AI capabilities. China is narrowing performance gaps, while the US faces the challenge of aligning private innovation with national security.
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