Post Reports Is China winning the AI race?
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Jan 29, 2025 
Eva Dou, a tech policy reporter for The Washington Post and author of "House of Huawei," dives into the AI arms race sparked by the Chinese startup DeepSeek. This unexpected competitor is shaking up the U.S. tech market and raising alarms in San Francisco and Wall Street. Dou discusses the implications of DeepSeek's dominance, the scrappy startup's innovative low-cost AI, and how U.S. export controls are reshaping the landscape. The conversation highlights the urgent need for American companies to adapt or risk falling behind in this fierce technological rivalry.
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DeepSeek's Disruption
- DeepSeek, a new AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT, was released and gained popularity.
- It became a top app and caused concern in Washington, Silicon Valley, and Wall Street, leading to a drop in tech stocks.
DeepSeek's Low Development Cost
- DeepSeek's development cost significantly less than its US competitors.
- This lower cost has spooked investors and tech companies.
Impact of Export Restrictions
- DeepSeek's efficiency may be linked to US export restrictions on advanced chips.
- They've had to use lower-grade chips or find alternative acquisition methods.
