DeepSeek may give China the soft power edge it’s looking for, particularly in Global South
Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek, despite facing scrutiny from some Western nations, is seen as a potential boon for the Global South. Its recent launch of a powerful, low-cost large language model, coupled with its open-source approach, has led one professor to call it a "gift to the developing world."
DeepSeek's open-source nature allows for easier learning and iteration, potentially providing significant opportunities for poorer nations. This success could also boost China's soft power and expand its influence in the developing world, as Beijing seeks to strengthen its ties with the Global South.
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Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek, despite facing scrutiny from some Western nations, is seen as a potential boon for the Global South. Its recent launch of a powerful, low-cost large language model, coupled with its open-source approach, has led one professor to call it a "gift to the developing world."
DeepSeek's open-source nature allows for easier learning and iteration, potentially providing significant opportunities for poorer nations. This success could also boost China's soft power and expand its influence in the developing world, as Beijing seeks to strengthen its ties with the Global South.
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