China's Ai Rivalry Heats Up: Deepseek Reopens Access to Core Programming Interface
DeepSeek has reopened access to its core programming interface after nearly a three-week suspension, resuming a service key to wider adoption of an AI model that’s proven remarkably popular since its emergence last month. The 20-month-old Chinese startup had previously suspended top-ups due to capacity shortages but now limits server resources during the daytime. By allowing customers to top up credits again, DeepSeek aims to further accelerate growth in its application programming interface.
- This move marks a critical juncture in China's AI rivalry with the US, where Silicon Valley startups have traditionally held sway. The implications for global AI development and adoption could be far-reaching.
- Will the Chinese government intervene in this emerging competition, potentially influencing the direction of AI research and deployment across its vast territory?