DeepSeek and chip bans have supercharged AI innovation in China
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Investors believe practical AI applications will fuel the next wave of growth, with startups building on top of DeepSeek’s foundation.
  • DeepSeek has rapidly accelerated AI adoption throughout Chinese society.
  • Chinese tech giants have released a wave of free, open-source AI models.
  • Startups are under pressure to abandon foundational research as investors prioritize practical applications.