For years, the U.S. has imposed strict semiconductor export restrictions to slow China’s progress in artificial intelligence. But rather than stifling innovation, these measures may have pushed Chinese companies like DeepSeek to develop competitive AI models with limited resources. DeepSeek’s R1 model, built on less powerful hardware due to U.S. sanctions, has shaken the AI industry by delivering performance comparable to top-tier models from OpenAI, Google, and Meta—at a fraction of the cost.
DeepSeek’s Unprecedented Growth Faces a Critical Test
DeepSeek, a fast-rising Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has become the latest victim in a string of high-profile cyberattacks....