China Highlights DeepSeek's Role in Advancing Inclusive AI Development

Chinese officials emphasize the importance of accessible AI technology and innovation, citing DeepSeek's low-cost, open-source models as a key achievement.

• Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for China's top legislature, stated that AI innovation should not be limited to wealthy nations and elites but made accessible to all.
• Hangzhou-based AI startup DeepSeek gained global attention with its open-source AI models, developed at a fraction of the cost of U.S. competitors like OpenAI.
• DeepSeek's R1 model has been embraced within China, with businesses and local governments integrating it into their systems, though some countries have raised privacy concerns and restricted its use.
• The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) emphasized the need for research focusing on intelligence improvement and technological breakthroughs rather than solely increasing computing power.
• Chinese officials view DeepSeek's success as a demonstration of China's ability to innovate and reduce reliance on U.S. technologies, with plans to build an autonomous and controllable AI ecosystem.

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