Chinese Companies Rush to Support DeepSeek's AI Models
Chinese companies, including chip manufacturers and cloud service providers, are rapidly aligning with DeepSeek's artificial intelligence (AI) models, marking a significant milestone for the industry.
Domestic Chip Support for DeepSeek
Moore Threads and Hygon Information Technology, innovators in AI chip technology, have announced compatibility with DeepSeek's R1 and V3 models. Moore Threads expressed its admiration for DeepSeek, recognizing that its advancements in AI models utilizing domestic GPUs could ignite China's AI industry.
Huawei's Cloud Integration
Huawei Technologies, known for its own AI chips, has partnered with SiliconFlow to offer DeepSeek's models to customers on its Ascend cloud service. The models' performance has been deemed comparable to those running on global, high-end chips.
Analyst Recognition of Watershed Moment
Bernstein analysts have hailed this collaboration as a "watershed moment." They assert that DeepSeek's success demonstrates the viability of competitive large language models (LLMs) on domestically produced Chinese chips, reducing reliance on advanced U.S. hardware.
Cloud Service Provider Support
Alibaba, Baidu, and Tencent's cloud divisions have also made DeepSeek's models accessible through their services.
DeepSeek's Growing Success
DeepSeek's launch of a free AI assistant last month garnered significant attention, surpassing ChatGPT in downloads. The company's innovative approach to AI model training, requiring significantly less computing power than industry giants, has captured global interest.
Global Recognition and Concerns
DeepSeek's success has resonated in China, with its founder, Liang Wenfeng, becoming a household name. However, some countries, including Italy and the Netherlands, have raised concerns about privacy and are investigating the DeepSeek AI app.