China has a new and emerging rival to America’s Silicon Valley — and it is Liangzhu, a quiet suburb on the outskirts of Hangzhou. The city is one of China’s fastest-growing centers of artificial intelligence development. Describing a scene on a Saturday afternoon in the city, a report in New York Times said, “…dozens of…
FILE PHOTO: BMW plans to start integrating AI from DeepSeek in its new models in China from later this year, CEO Oliver Zipse said. | Photo Credit: Reuters German automaker BMW plans to start integrating artificial intelligence from Chinese startup DeepSeek in its new models in China from later this year, CEO Oliver Zipse said…
The unfolding US-China tech war is likely to endure the barrage of Trump-tariffs. In the long run, it may even be defining – one from which India can significantly gain if leveraged effectively. The tech deal in India’s proposed trade deal is the trump card on the table that must be seen outside the confines…
A former Meta executive, Sarah Wynn-Williams, has come forward as a whistleblower, accusing the company of compromising US national security to establish a substantial business presence in China. According to Wynn-Williams, Meta executives made decisions that allowed the Chinese Communist Party to access user data, including that of Americans. This testimony was given during a…
Beijing, China |: Chinese internet search giant Baidu released a new artificial intelligence reasoning model Sunday and made its AI chatbot services free as ferocious competition grips the sector. Technology companies in China have been scrambling to release improved AI platforms since start-up DeepSeek shocked its rivals with its open source and highly cost-efficient model…
China Technology Boom: Zhipu AI Secures 137M USD in Fresh Funding Amid Rising Competition in the Artificial Intelligence Market –…
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The rapid rise of the Chinese start-up DeepSeek, a low-cost AI model, has shocked many and turned the world of artificial intelligence upside down. However, DeepSeek’s quick ascent to fame has led to widespread scrutiny over its security and safety. Regulators worldwide are closely examining the Chinese AI app, just days after it skyrocketed in…
CHICAGO (WLS) — DeepSeek and other artificial intelligence apps use AI technology so people can ask questions, draft letters, or summarize emails. “It was launched about 10 days ago. Overnight, it became a sensation, and basically, it became the number one app on Apple App Store. Tens of millions of people have downloaded the app…
Hangzhou currently has the potential to emerge as the next Silicon Valley of China, based on the flurry of startups that are opening up in this city. The region is now commonly known as the next tech hub of China, especially due to the presence of the ‘Six Little Dragons‘, which are the top six…