Technology
DeepSeek takes major step in AI race, beats Alibaba and challenges OpenAI
DeepSeek launched a new AI model, R1-0528, which outperforms Alibaba’s Qwen3, matches OpenAI, and is gaining wide adoption in China and globally.
Technology
DeepSeek updates its powerful AI model and makes it available on Hugging Face
DeepSeek shares an upgraded version of its R1 AI model on Hugging Face, now available under MIT licence with 685 billion parameters.
Business
Microsoft bans employees from using the DeepSeek app over data and propaganda concerns
President Brad Smith says Microsoft bans staff from using the DeepSeek app due to data security risks and fears of Chinese propaganda.
Technology
Microsoft reveals powerful new Phi 4 AI models to rival much larger systems
Microsoft launches compact Phi 4 AI models that offer powerful reasoning skills on smaller devices, rivaling much larger systems.
Technology
DeepSeek quietly releases new AI model focused on solving math’s problems
DeepSeek quietly releases Prover-V2, a maths-focused AI model, just after Alibaba’s Qwen3 launch, boosting speculation in the AI race.
Technology
Meta launches Llama 4: A new set of powerful AI models
Meta releases Llama 4 AI models, offering faster, smarter tools with new licensing rules and broader answers on sensitive topics.
Business
Ant Group cuts AI training costs with Chinese-made chips
Ant Group says it cut AI training costs by 20% using Alibaba and Huawei chips, challenging Nvidia’s dominance in the AI chip market.
Technology
Baidu introduces new AI models, claiming superiority over DeepSeek and OpenAI
Baidu launches Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1, claiming they surpass DeepSeek and OpenAI in AI benchmarks while shifting towards open-source AI development.
Business
OpenAI calls DeepSeek ‘state-controlled’ and urges bans on Chinese AI models
OpenAI calls DeepSeek “state-controlled” and urges bans on PRC-backed AI models, citing security concerns and risks of data sharing under Chinese law.
