Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn 880: Manus, DeepSeek and China’s AI Boom
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Apr 18, 2025 Dive into the explosive growth of AI in China, spotlighting Manus AI and DeepSeek's impact. These technologies are gaining traction for their cost-effectiveness compared to their U.S. counterparts. Explore the economic implications for the Chinese market and the hurdles they face, including semiconductor shortages and geopolitical tensions. Discover what factors turn technological hype into lasting success.
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China's AI Boom & Market Surge
- Manus and DeepSeek AI models have rapidly gained huge popularity in China for their cost-effectiveness and comparable performance to Western AI.
- This surge has triggered a major investment boom across China's tech, public, and industrial sectors.
Wide Adoption of AI in China
- Public sectors and various industries in China are rapidly adopting DeepSeek technology even for government and party-building activities.
- Investor and governmental enthusiasm suggests AI integration is seen as key to economic and technological growth.
VC's Take on AI Bubble
- A Beijing-based venture capitalist observed significant cost reductions by integrating DeepSeek into robotics portfolio.
- Yet she admitted the AI investment scene is overwhelming and resembles a speculative bubble.