DeepSeek Plans to Develop Its Own AI Chips Amid US Export Restrictions

DeepSeek, a Chinese startup competing with US companies like OpenAI and Anthropic in large language models, is venturing into chip development to bypass US export controls. According to Reuters, the company has been working on this initiative for about a year, meeting with potential hardware partners and hiring engineers. This move aims to secure its supply of AI chips and reduce reliance on US exports.