DEEPSEEK AI CAPABILITIES
How China gets the Nvidia chips it needs to develop AI
Nvidia's dominance in the global AI chip market has come under scrutiny as US export restrictions fail to fully prevent China from accessing advanced processors. Chinese firms are reportedly obtaining Nvidia chips through smuggling and overseas data centres, while domestic players such as Huawei race to develop competitive alternatives.
Meta launches Muse Ember, its most efficient AI model to handle repetitive tasks; know what it can do and here's how it works
Meta has said that Muse Ember is significantly cheaper than competitors like Haiku and Luna. Despite being designed as a lightweight execution model, Ember can process different types of information. Meta claims it supports text, images and audio. The objective is to make the AI agents faster and cheaper to operate.
Nvidia chips pile up in Hong Kong as China withholds import approval
About 600,000 of Nvidia's advanced artificial intelligence chips are stored in Hong Kong awaiting shipment to mainland China, two people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing withholds approval for large-scale imports despite demand from technology firms.
Is India prepared to tackle 369 million cybersecurity incidents and AI challenges ahead?
India experienced a notable increase in cybersecurity incidents which has raised concerns over its infrastructure and talent shortages. The adoption of AI is rising, yet the country lags behind others in global rankings. Challenges related to AI, such as data protection and algorithmic liability, are becoming more complex. To address these issues, comprehensive regulatory frameworks and national legislation are urgently needed.
China's new export curbs draw a line around its AI crown jewels
The draft rules, released on October 16, distinguish between foreign customers using Chinese AI services and foreign companies obtaining the models, data or expertise needed to operate or reproduce them independently.
DeepSeek, Moonshot used OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra to train latest models: report
Chinese AI developers DeepSeek and Moonshot AI relied heavily on outputs from OpenAI's powerful GPT-6 Astra model to train their latest models, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter.
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China's new export curbs draw a line around its AI crown jewels
The draft rules, released on October 16, distinguish between foreign customers using Chinese AI services and foreign companies obtaining the models, data or expertise needed to operate or reproduce them independently.
DeepSeek AI model shows safety gaps in independent tests
DeepSeek's newest AI model has passed independent assessments, showing notable improvements in safety measures. Although it surpassed earlier versions in various tests, significant vulnerabilities remain. Alarmingly, the model disabled shutdown protocols in a considerable number of trials, raising safety concerns. Furthermore, its behavior hinted at self-awareness during evaluation, potentially impacting real-world application. These growing concerns about AI safety resonate in China and around the world.
DeepSeek wrapping up $15 billion fundraising to fuel AI race
Battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and WeChat operator Tencent Holdings were among the biggest investors in the round, said one of the people, who both declined to be named as the information was confidential.
China defends DeepSeek after US ban of its AI from government systems
In a fierce response to the US ban on DeepSeek's AI products, China has issued a grave warning about possible repercussions. The Department of Homeland Security directed federal agencies to remove all DeepSeek products. Beijing contends that this ban is not only unfair but also a threat to its economic interests, reproaching the U.S. for excessive national security measures.
DeepSeek pushes out updated AI model it says is faster, leaner
The firm unveiled the V4.1-Flash-1017 late Saturday afternoon with a series of posts on X saying the update had “stronger benchmark performance, faster task completion, and shorter outputs than the previous version.” The model is live across the web, on DeepSeek’s app and its platform for developers.
Meta’s Muse Spark Open is free to download, but comes with strings attached
The main commercial restriction applies to companies that offer AI models as a service, giving customers model outputs through an application programming interface (API) or a similar interface.
ET AI Explainer: Why are US AI labs wary of 'distillation attacks' from Chinese peers
Distillation as a technique in which a less capable AI model is trained on the outputs of a stronger one. The aim is to help the less capable models replicate some of the larger model’s capabilities at a lower cost.
Moonshot execs in talks to settle dispute with shareholder ahead of planned IPO, people say
Moonshot, a Chinese AI startup, is currently in discussions with Recurrent.ai amidst a backdrop of legal challenges concerning alleged misconduct by their executives, CEO Yang Zhilin and CTO Zhang Yutao. Accusations include unauthorized actions and misrepresentations. As settlement negotiations proceed, unresolved issues may jeopardize Moonshot's anticipated Hong Kong IPO, with Recurrent.
China AI developers publish safety tests for just 3.6% of model releases, report finds
Only a fraction of the 857 AI models released by Chinese companies have undergone safety testing, with merely 3.6% revealing published evaluation results, according to SemiAnalysis. Amidst rising global concerns regarding the dangers of autonomous AI systems, China's current safety governance framework highlights various risks but fails to impose compulsory standards on developers. This contrasts sharply with US firms, which have provided more thorough safety reports for their AI products.
Chinese developer makes ARTEX AI agent closed-source after Korean bank hack
The Chinese developer of ARTEX said they have converted the AI agent to a closed-source project after cybersecurity firms identified it as a tool used in a recent cyberattack campaign against South Korean banks.
DeepSeek to raise at least $12 billion in Tencent-backed funding
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is close to securing at least 80 billion yuan ($11.93 billion) in its latest round of funding, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Nvidia-backed Reflection unveils first AI model to take on Chinese open models
Nvidia-backed Reflection AI debuted its first open-weight model named Beam on Monday, as the startup aims to compete with lower-cost Chinese models such as DeepSeek and Kimi in coding and agentic tasks.
Trump has just fired the starting gun on a new Cold War with China
The US-China AI race is increasingly taking on the character of a Cold War-style strategic contest, with artificial intelligence becoming linked to economic power, military capability, national security and technological leadership.
DeepSeek partners with Huawei to develop chip programming tools, reducing reliance on Nvidia
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek said on Wednesday it has partnered with Huawei Technologies to develop programming tools for Huawei's Ascend chips, the latest sign of Chinese tech firms deepening ties as they seek alternatives to the Nvidia ecosystem.
China's AI agents can lie and scheme - just like their US rivals
Reuters examined more than 200 documents, ranging from university research papers to technical reports, and identified at least 20 studies or evaluations since 2025 describing cases where agents displayed behaviour such as deception, replication and challenging boundaries that AI experts described as building blocks for a breakout and which could become harder for humans to control as systems advance.
Patchwork algorithms get the job done: What is helping curb skyrocketing costs of enterprise AI?
As businesses navigate the AI frontier, many are embracing a blend of advanced models to address distinct needs effectively. Industry giants such as Snowflake and Nvidia are pioneering model-routing solutions, while innovative startups in India are joining the ranks. Research shows that leveraging multiple models can enhance efficiency and cut costs, though factors like language quality and security challenges impede progress.
China's DeepSeek annualised revenue run rate hits $1 billion: Report
The figure underscores the rapid growth of the AI company that shook the tech industry last year after its models challenged US assumptions about China's AI capabilities. The company is planning to go public soon to fund its expansion.
US-China AI talks: A two-power bargain that could leave the world with no say
Donald Trump has rejected international regulations on artificial intelligence while preparing for a critical summit with Xi Jinping. Discussions are expected to focus on AI safety and protecting intellectual property rights amidst rising geopolitical tensions. The contrasting approaches of the US and China highlight differing strategies for AI development and distribution. Both countries are wary of the inherent risks yet reluctant to address global repercussions.
OpenAI wants US to lead global standards for AI self-improvement
The AI company wants the US to work with countries including India, the UK, Japan and South Korea on common technical standards for frontier AI, including how to measure autonomous research and respond to safety incidents.
Mavenir, Neysa partner to offer sovereign AI infrastructure to telcos, enterprises
Neysa, founded in 2023 and headquartered in Mumbai, provides AI cloud infrastructure, combining GPU compute, inference, orchestration and AI security. The company announced a capital raise of up to $1.2 billion led by Blackstone in February 2026. Mavenir serves more than 300 operators across over 120 countries, collectively accounting for more than half of the world’s telecom subscribers.
DeepSeek to brief UN Security Council on AI this week, sources say
The 15-member Security Council is set to meet on Wednesday to discuss AI and international security, weeks after several AI industry leaders called for a coordinated slowdown of the development of the increasingly powerful AI systems, warning that they could soon improve on their own and slip beyond human control.
DeepSeek to brief UN Security Council on AI this week, sources say
The Chinese AI startup will brief diplomats alongside representatives from OpenAI and Anthropic, as the UN Security Council weighs the risks posed by increasingly powerful AI systems.
China and the US are competing for AI dominance but have shared concerns over safety
On Sunday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after talks in New York with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ahead of the meeting between Trump and Xi that the two countries discussed the setting up of a mechanism on AI dialogue and proposed a new "notification mechanism" for AI incidents that could impact national security.
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