Chinese artificial intelligence service DeepSeek has regained access to South Korea's major app marketplaces after a two-month suspension prompted by data privacy concerns. The development marks a critical moment for the platform’s international expansion efforts, as it adapts to stricter regulatory environments abroad.
South Korea’s Personal Data Protection Authority has raised serious concerns regarding the practices of Chinese startup Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co Ltd. In a recent statement, the commission revealed that the startup transmitted user information and queries without obtaining proper consent. These revelations come during a period when the application was still accessible for download on South Korea’s app market, raising questions about data privacy and cross-border information sharing.
BMW $BMW.DE is charting a new trajectory by announcing plans to integrate DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence technology into its vehicles for the Chinese market. This strategy, revealed by CEO Oliver Zipse at the Shanghai Auto Show, underscores the German automaker’s commitment to remaining at the forefront of technological innovation in one of the world's most dynamic automotive landscapes.
The artificial intelligence (AI) sector remains one of the fastest-growing and most strategically important segments of the global financial markets. However, this very dynamism brings with it frequent clashes of interests between leading nations and the world’s largest tech companies. Fresh news from the United States is making waves: the Trump administration is considering a new wave of sanctions that could block China’s DeepSeek from accessing American technologies and users. Both emerging Chinese AI startup DeepSeek and renowned chipmaker Nvidia $NVDA are at the heart of the unfolding story.
European companies investing heavily in generative artificial intelligence now face mounting pressure to turn their sizable investments into profits by next year. With record investment sums and high entry costs into the booming AI sector, any delay in achieving profitability could shake stakeholder confidence, especially amid a broader market downturn driven by recession fears.
The development of artificial intelligence in China continues to gain momentum, with startups playing a pivotal role in reshaping the technological landscape. Recent events surrounding Manus showcase how the achievements of Chinese companies on the global stage are supported by Beijing’s national focus on driving domestic innovation.
Baidu Inc., a leading player in China’s internet technology sector, has announced the launch of its new artificial intelligence model, Ernie X1. This move is largely aimed at strengthening the company’s position amid increasing competition from powerful technologies like DeepSeek.
In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek stands out with its unique approach to development. Unlike many Western competitors, who actively pursue ways to commercialize their innovations, DeepSeek chooses to focus on research activities.
The introduction of artificial intelligence into Chinese trading markets has sparked significant changes in the country's asset management industry. The Chinese hedge fund, High-Flyer, has become a pioneer in this sector by incorporating AI into its multi-billion-dollar portfolio and creating the renowned startup DeepSeek. This development has triggered an AI arms race among Chinese asset managers, potentially transforming an industry valued at almost $10 trillion.
On Monday, the Chinese company DeepSeek announced that it had successfully resolved an issue impacting its advanced artificial intelligence model R1. After a brief disruption affecting both the API and web chat services, all functions have been restored, demonstrating the company's rapid response and technological expertise.
Chinese startup Zhipu has raised over 1 billion yuan (approximately $140 million) in its latest funding round, highlighting the growing interest in domestic artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. This move has been facilitated by support from government-backed companies, emphasizing the importance of state backing in high-tech industries.
A Chinese startup specializing in artificial intelligence, DeepSeek, has recently shared data on the expenses and revenues associated with its popular models V3 and R1. The startup claims a theoretical profitability ratio of up to 545% per day, although it cautions that actual earnings will be significantly lower. This marks the first time a company from Hangzhou has disclosed financial data for the post-training phase – when trained AI models perform various functions, for instance through chatbots.
