open-source AI

Baidu unveils low-cost AI models to compete with DeepSeek in China’s AI race | The Express Tribune

David Bale1 day ago05 mins

Listen to article Baidu, a leading Chinese internet search company, has unveiled new low-cost artificial intelligence (AI) reasoning foundation models in an effort to remain competitive in China’s rapidly advancing AI sector. Introduced the X1 reasoning model and a new version of its foundation model, Ernie 4.5, marking a significant development in the Chinese AI race. Baidu’s…

China’s DeepSeek AI model challenges US dominance amid sanctions | The Express Tribune

David Bale2 months ago05 mins

Listen to article A little-known Chinese AI startup, DeepSeek, has disrupted Silicon Valley’s hold on artificial intelligence with the release of R1, a reasoning model that rivals OpenAI’s ChatGPT o1. Despite working under the constraints of US-imposed export sanctions on advanced chips, DeepSeek has developed an open-source model praised for its efficiency and accessibility. The Hangzhou-based company…