

Seeking the Next DeepSeek: the Chinese Generative AI Algorithm Registry, with Kendra Schaefer
12 snips Jun 4, 2025
Kendra Schaefer, a partner at Trivium China, shares her expertise on China's generative AI landscape. She delves into the government's unique algorithm registration system and its implications for innovation. Kendra highlights the competition between state-affiliated and private firms, and discusses how AI is revolutionizing the education and healthcare sectors. The conversation also covers the challenges foreign companies face and the significance of recent regulatory developments, providing a comprehensive view of the intricacies in China's AI journey.
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China's Unique AI Registry
- China uniquely mandates registration of all public-facing generative AI tools with a government database.
- This gives rare insight into the landscape of generative AI innovation not available in the US or EU.
Fragmented Foundational Model Race
- More than half of China's registered generative AI tools are foundational models rather than sector-specific.
- This indicates a fragmented race with many players independently developing core technologies.
Ed-Tech Shift to AI Tutors
- After China's 'double reduction' policy collapsed ed-tech tutoring, companies pivoted to AI-powered homework helpers and virtual teachers.
- These AI teachers operate 24/7 with minimal costs, replacing real tutors in many applications.