China Advances AI Development with DeepSeek Models
Published on 5.3.25
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in China has been gaining momentum, with President Xi Jinping emphasizing the need to strengthen fundamental research and boost innovation capacity in the country. This push for AI development is evident in the recent release of advanced open-source AI models V3 and R1 by Chinese company DeepMind's competitor, Baidu's subsidiary, DeepSeek.
These models have generated significant interest online due to their cost-effectiveness, built at a fraction of the cost typically required by major tech companies. The development of these advanced models is part of China's efforts to narrow its AI gap with other countries. A recent example of this progress is the release of a large language model that matched Western performance benchmarks using less advanced chips.
President Xi Jinping has pledged increased policy support for areas such as government procurement, intellectual property protection, and talent development to further accelerate AI growth in China. He also called for faster legislation and regulatory frameworks to manage AI system risks, ensuring they are safe, reliable, and controllable.