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DeepSeek AI Chatbot App: Everything About China’s Viral Innovation

April 9, 2025 by Mintu

The artificial intelligence landscape is shifting once again—and this time, the disruption is coming from China. The DeepSeek AI chatbot app, developed by the Chinese startup DeepSeek, has surged in popularity across both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, raising questions about China’s rise in the global AI race and challenging the dominance of U.S. firms like OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic. Within just a few months, DeepSeek’s products have begun to rival—and in some cases outperform—established Western AI models. The company’s rapid ascent has captured the attention of technologists, financial analysts, and government regulators alike. But what exactly … Read more

How Alibaba Is Becoming China’s Leading AI Innovator and Incubator

April 8, 2025 by Mintu

In the rapidly evolving landscape of global artificial intelligence (AI), one company is redefining its role from a traditional e-commerce giant to a key architect of the AI-driven future—Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Founded in 1999 by Jack Ma, Alibaba started as a platform to connect Chinese manufacturers with overseas buyers. Over the past two decades, it grew into an e-commerce behemoth through platforms like Taobao and Tmall. Today, it is taking bold strides in becoming China’s leading AI innovator and incubator, fueling both foundational technologies and nurturing the next generation of tech entrepreneurs. From Marketplace to Tech Ecosystem Enabler While … Read more

Google Quietly Rolls Out Gemini 2.5 Pro for Free Users Amid AI Competition

April 1, 2025 by Mintu

Google has officially rolled out its latest AI language model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, to free users. Initially available only to advanced users, the model is now accessible through the Gemini website, with mobile app support for iOS and Android expected soon. This move comes in response to OpenAI’s ChatGPT gaining widespread attention for its image generation capabilities, especially the viral Ghibli-style AI portraits that have dominated social media. While Gemini 2.5 Pro was announced earlier for premium users, Google’s decision to extend it to a wider audience indicates its determination to strengthen its position in the AI landscape. The model … Read more

OpenAI Urges Trump Administration to Remove AI Industry Guardrails

March 20, 2025 by Mintu

As the global artificial intelligence industry rapidly advances, OpenAI is pushing for lighter regulations in the United States. The company, co-founded by Sam Altman, has submitted a proposal to the Trump administration emphasizing the need to accelerate AI innovation, reduce government-imposed restrictions, and ensure American dominance in AI technology. This move comes after President Trump revoked the AI executive order previously signed by President Biden. The new administration is now working on an AI Action Plan, which is expected to shape U.S. AI policy in the coming years. OpenAI aims to influence this plan, advocating for reduced regulatory barriers and … Read more

Zuckerberg Dismisses AI Cost Concerns Amid DeepSeek’s Breakthrough

January 31, 2025 by Mintu

The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is shifting rapidly with the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company that has reportedly developed a powerful large language model (LLM) at a fraction of the expected cost and time. However, despite the industry buzz surrounding DeepSeek’s achievements, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg remains steadfast in his belief that AI infrastructure investments remain a key advantage for long-term growth. Speaking during Meta’s fourth-quarter earnings call on January 29, 2025, Zuckerberg stated that it was “too early” to determine what DeepSeek’s success might mean for Meta or the broader tech industry. However, he dismissed speculation that … Read more

DeepSeek Accused of Using OpenAI Model Distillation for AI Training

January 31, 2025 by Mintu

The battle for artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy has taken a controversial turn, with OpenAI accusing Chinese AI company DeepSeek of using an unauthorized technique known as “distillation” to train its competitor models. This revelation was made by David Sacks, the newly appointed AI and crypto czar under U.S. President Donald Trump. In an interview with Fox News, Sacks claimed that OpenAI had “substantial evidence” that DeepSeek leveraged distillation to develop its AI models, potentially violating OpenAI’s intellectual property (IP) rights and terms of service. While he did not disclose specific details regarding the evidence, he indicated that OpenAI and Microsoft … Read more

DeepSeek Faces Cyberattack, Limits Registrations Amid AI Rivalry

January 30, 2025 by Mintu

In a major turn of events, DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, announced on January 27, 2025, that it was temporarily limiting user registrations on its platform due to what it described as “large-scale malicious attacks” on its services. While the company reassured existing users that they could continue to log in and use their services as usual, the sudden attack has put a halt to new user sign-ups, leaving the tech world and its growing user base concerned about its security protocols. DeepSeek, a rising star in the AI industry, has quickly grown to prominence as a direct competitor to … Read more

Altman Praises DeepSeek’s R1 Model, Promises Superior AI Models

January 30, 2025 by Mintu

In a recent statement that has reverberated across the tech world, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praised the newly unveiled R1 model by Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, calling it “impressive.” This acknowledgment comes at a pivotal moment as DeepSeek has quickly gained attention for releasing a generative AI model that is said to be both highly capable and more affordable compared to its U.S. counterparts. DeepSeek’s model challenges the dominance of AI giants like OpenAI and Meta, bringing into focus the increasing competition and innovation in the generative AI landscape. A Glimpse Into DeepSeek’s R1 DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup, has … Read more