AI Frenzy in China: DeepSeek and Rivals Race to Launch Next-Gen Models

As China gears up for the Lunar New Year festivities, the artificial intelligence sector is buzzing with activity. Key players like DeepSeek are preparing to launch next-generation AI models, raising the stakes in a highly competitive market.

DeepSeek plans to unveil its V4 model, succeeding last year's groundbreaking V3, which made waves globally by surpassing ChatGPT in popularity on Apple's App Store. Rivals such as ByteDance, Alibaba, and Zhipu are also racing to release their own upgraded models to avoid being left behind.

Notably, ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 has already captured significant social media attention, while Zhipu and MiniMax continue to gain investor confidence with strong stock market performances. This AI innovation blitz reflects China's growing ambition to lead in the global AI race.