DeepSeek Races to $71B as China's AI Boom Defies US Restrictions
• Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is in talks to raise $1.5 billion at a valuation of $71 billion, following a previous $7 billion funding round. • The deal is backed by major investors, including Tencent and a state-led AI fund from Beijing, signaling strong domestic support. • This rapid growth demonstrates China's ability to advance its AI capabilities despite ongoing U.S. restrictions on high-end technology.
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