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How should China respond to Trump? Ask DeepSeek
Chinese internet users are fascinated by the DeepSeek AI app, which offers detailed, pragmatic responses to questions, such as how to respond to U.S. tariffs. The app's launch has become a major talking point during the Lunar New Year holiday, surpassing ChatGPT in popularity.From the sharply political to the deeply personal, Chinese internet users have described questions asked of the DeepSeek artificial intelligence app, including what Beijing should do in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's import tariffs. China's launch of a ground-breaking AI service from DeepSeek came during the country's biggest holiday, Lunar New Year, leaving millions of Chinese users with a week of vacation to try the predictive and analytical powers of the new platform that has become a source of national pride and fascination. Wang Jiangyu, a law professor at City University of Hong Kong whose posts on Weibo are widely followed, tested the model by asking how China should react to Trump's imposition of 10% tariffs on goods from China. The seven-point DeepSeek answer covered possible responses from Beijing from targeting industries in states like Michigan and Wisconsin with new tariffs to launching new tax breaks for industries in China. It also suggested China could set technical standards for EV charging that would "build insurmountable barriers for U.S. companies." None of those possibilities have been flagged by Chinese policymakers to date. "The thinking is comprehensive, basically pragmatic and relevant," Wang said of DeepSeek. The detailed answer stands in contrast to the blanket way DeepSeek censors the responses to other political questions for Chinese users, including seemingly simple queries like, "Who is Xi Jinping?" That question and others on hot-button issues for Beijing like the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy demonstrations prompt DeepSeek to change the subject: "Let's talk about something else." Chen Zhihao, a celebrity stock market commentator, asked DeepSeek for investment advice on Chinese stocks when markets reopen later this week in light of the Trump tariff. DeepSeek's response offered a surprise prediction: Beijing, it said, could increase stimulus measures "to hedge against external pressures" or launch new measures to support the tech industry. DeepSeek's recent launch of its latest AI models, on par with industry-leading models in the United States at a fraction of the cost, rocked the technology sector over the past week. The attention also made the Hangzhou-based startup and its founder Liang Wengfeng pop-culture celebrities. Some Chinese described how they had turned to DeepSeek to tell their fortunes or detail their marriage prospects. One user on RedNote social media app said the AI had offered insight into a previous life based on her dreams. "It really reads my dream," the user named Qiu Ranran wrote. DeepSeek's AI app replaced ChatGPT as most-downloaded in Apple's App Store over the past week. In a paper published in December, the Chinese startup said it had trained DeepSeek-V3 with less than $6 million in computing power from Nvidia H800 chips. Some experts have raised questions about that claim. Even so, DeepSeek's breakthrough raised doubts about the payoff for the billions of dollars U.S. tech giants have pledged for AI development. Authorities in Japan, South Korea, France, Italy and Ireland and other countries have also been looking into DeepSeek's use of personal data.
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How should China respond to Trump? Ask DeepSeek
BEIJING (Reuters) - From the sharply political to the deeply personal, Chinese internet users have described questions asked of the DeepSeek artificial intelligence app, including what Beijing should do in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's import tariffs. China's launch of a ground-breaking AI service from DeepSeek came during the country's biggest holiday, Lunar New Year, leaving millions of Chinese users with a week of vacation to try the predictive and analytical powers of the new platform that has become a source of national pride and fascination. Wang Jiangyu, a law professor at City University of Hong Kong whose posts on Weibo are widely followed, tested the model by asking how China should react to Trump's imposition of 10% tariffs on goods from China. The seven-point DeepSeek answer covered possible responses from Beijing from targeting industries in states like Michigan and Wisconsin with new tariffs to launching new tax breaks for industries in China. It also suggested China could set technical standards for EV charging that would "build insurmountable barriers for U.S. companies." None of those possibilities have been flagged by Chinese policymakers to date. "The thinking is comprehensive, basically pragmatic and relevant," Wang said of DeepSeek. The detailed answer stands in contrast to the blanket way DeepSeek censors the responses to other political questions for Chinese users, including seemingly simple queries like, "Who is Xi Jinping?" That question and others on hot-button issues for Beijing like the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy demonstrations prompt DeepSeek to change the subject: "Let's talk about something else." Chen Zhihao, a celebrity stock market commentator, asked DeepSeek for investment advice on Chinese stocks when markets reopen later this week in light of the Trump tariff. DeepSeek's response offered a surprise prediction: Beijing, it said, could increase stimulus measures "to hedge against external pressures" or launch new measures to support the tech industry. DeepSeek's recent launch of its latest AI models, on par with industry-leading models in the United States at a fraction of the cost, rocked the technology sector over the past week. The attention also made the Hangzhou-based startup and its founder Liang Wengfeng pop-culture celebrities. Some Chinese described how they had turned to DeepSeek to tell their fortunes or detail their marriage prospects. One user on RedNote social media app said the AI had offered insight into a previous life based on her dreams. "It really reads my dream," the user named Qiu Ranran wrote. DeepSeek's AI app replaced ChatGPT as most-downloaded in Apple's App Store over the past week. In a paper published in December, the Chinese startup said it had trained DeepSeek-V3 with less than $6 million in computing power from Nvidia H800 chips. Some experts have raised questions about that claim. Even so, DeepSeek's breakthrough raised doubts about the payoff for the billions of dollars U.S. tech giants have pledged for AI development. Authorities in Japan, South Korea, France, Italy and Ireland and other countries have also been looking into DeepSeek's use of personal data. (Reporting by Kevin Krolicki, Additional reporting by Sophie Yu and Qiaoyi Li in Beijing, Editing by Raju Gopalakrishnan)
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DeepSeek has answers on how China should response to Donald Trump's import tariffs. Details here
DeepSeek AI answers on China's possible respond to Donald Trump's tariffs have grabbed all eyeballs.From the sharply political to the deeply personal, Chinese internet users have described questions asked of the DeepSeek artificial intelligence app, including what Beijing should do in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's import tariffs, as per a report. China's launch of a ground-breaking AI service from DeepSeek came during the country's biggest holiday, Lunar New Year, leaving millions of Chinese users with a week of vacation to try the predictive and analytical powers of the new platform that has become a source of national pride and fascination, Reuters reported. Wang Jiangyu, a law professor at City University of Hong Kong whose posts on Weibo are widely followed, tested the model by asking how China should react to Trump's imposition of 10% tariffs on goods from China. The seven-point DeepSeek answer covered possible responses from Beijing from targeting industries in states like Michigan and Wisconsin with new tariffs to launching new tax breaks for industries in China. It also suggested China could set technical standards for EV charging that would "build insurmountable barriers for U.S. companies." None of those possibilities have been flagged by Chinese policymakers to date. "The thinking is comprehensive, basically pragmatic and relevant," Wang said of DeepSeek. The detailed answer stands in contrast to the blanket way DeepSeek censors the responses to other political questions for Chinese users, including seemingly simple queries like, "Who is Xi Jinping?" That question and others on hot-button issues for Beijing like the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy demonstrations prompt DeepSeek to change the subject: "Let's talk about something else." Chen Zhihao, a celebrity stock market commentator, asked DeepSeek for investment advice on Chinese stocks when markets reopen later this week in light of the Trump tariff. DeepSeek's response offered a surprise prediction: Beijing, it said, could increase stimulus measures "to hedge against external pressures" or launch new measures to support the tech industry. DeepSeek's recent launch of its latest AI models, on par with industry-leading models in the United States at a fraction of the cost, rocked the technology sector over the past week. The attention also made the Hangzhou-based startup and its founder Liang Wengfeng pop-culture celebrities. Some Chinese described how they had turned to DeepSeek to tell their fortunes or detail their marriage prospects. One user on RedNote social media app said the AI had offered insight into a previous life based on her dreams. "It really reads my dream," the user named Qiu Ranran wrote. DeepSeek's AI app replaced ChatGPT as most-downloaded in Apple's App Store over the past week. In a paper published in December, the Chinese startup said it had trained DeepSeek-V3 with less than $6 million in computing power from Nvidia H800 chips. Some experts have raised questions about that claim. Even so, DeepSeek's breakthrough raised doubts about the payoff for the billions of dollars U.S. tech giants have pledged for AI development. Authorities in Japan, South Korea, France, Italy and Ireland and other countries have also been looking into DeepSeek's use of personal data.
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DeepSeek, a new Chinese AI app, has become a national sensation during the Lunar New Year holiday, offering detailed responses on political and personal matters, including strategies to counter U.S. tariffs.
DeepSeek, a groundbreaking AI service from China, has taken the country by storm during the Lunar New Year holiday. Launched at a time when millions of Chinese users had ample vacation time, the AI app quickly became a source of national pride and fascination 12. Its popularity soared to such heights that it replaced ChatGPT as the most-downloaded app in Apple's App Store over the past week 1.
One of the most intriguing aspects of DeepSeek is its ability to address complex political questions. Wang Jiangyu, a law professor at City University of Hong Kong, tested the model by asking how China should react to U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of 10% tariffs on Chinese goods 123.
DeepSeek's response was a comprehensive seven-point plan that included:
Wang described the AI's thinking as "comprehensive, basically pragmatic and relevant" 123.
Despite its detailed responses on some political matters, DeepSeek exhibits clear censorship on certain sensitive topics. When asked about Chinese President Xi Jinping or the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, the AI deflects with a standard response: "Let's talk about something else" 123.
DeepSeek has also shown prowess in providing economic insights. When asked about investment advice in light of Trump's tariffs, the AI suggested that Beijing might increase stimulus measures or launch new initiatives to support the tech industry 123.
DeepSeek's latest AI models have been touted as being on par with industry-leading models in the United States, but at a fraction of the cost. The company claims to have trained DeepSeek-V3 with less than $6 million in computing power from Nvidia H800 chips, although some experts have questioned this assertion 123.
Beyond political and economic applications, many Chinese users have turned to DeepSeek for personal matters. Some have asked the AI to tell their fortunes or provide insights into their marriage prospects. The app's popularity has even made its Hangzhou-based startup and founder, Liang Wengfeng, pop-culture celebrities 123.
As DeepSeek's influence grows, it has attracted attention from international authorities. Countries including Japan, South Korea, France, Italy, and Ireland are investigating the app's use of personal data 123. This scrutiny highlights the growing global concern over AI technologies and data privacy.
DeepSeek's rapid rise and claimed cost-efficiency have raised questions about the return on investment for U.S. tech giants that have pledged billions of dollars for AI development 123. This development could potentially reshape the competitive landscape in the global AI industry.
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