Hold onto your smartphones, folks! Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through global markets after launching its ultra-powerful R1 model earlier this year. Now, insiders say its successor—R2—is dropping sooner than expected, and the tech world is buzzing!
According to Reuters, the Hangzhou-based firm’s R1 model outperformed Western rivals while slashing costs, causing a jaw-dropping $1 trillion+ sell-off in global equities. Talk about a mic drop moment!
Now, DeepSeek is fast-tracking R2’s release, aiming for an Avengers-level sequel. The upgrade promises better coding capabilities and multilingual reasoning skills—think AI that speaks your language, whether you’re in Tokyo or Toronto.
While details are still under wraps, experts say this could redefine the global AI race. Will R2 be the next ChatGPT-level disruptor? Stay tuned!
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cgtn.com