China’s Foreign Ministry has firmly rejected claims of data misuse by tech firms, calling out “politicization” in global tech competition. This comes after several countries restricted access to Chinese AI platform DeepSeek, which recently dethroned U.S. apps on iPhone charts. 🔥
🗣️ “Security Shouldn’t Stifle Innovation”
Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized China’s “legal frameworks for data protection,” condemning the weaponization of national security concerns. “Tech progress should benefit everyone,” he stated, while vowing to defend Chinese companies’ rights globally.
🤖 DeepSeek’s Open-Source Revolution
Why the fuss? DeepSeek’s V3 and Janus Pro models are free, offline-friendly, and transparent—unlike rivals like ChatGPT. Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen called it “a gift to the world,” highlighting its meme-making, problem-solving tools. Best part? No data leaks to third parties. 📉
💡 Rivals Adapt or Fall Behind
The shakeup is real: OpenAI just made ChatGPT searches free without logins, while Alibaba unveiled Qwen2.5-Max—a direct response to DeepSeek’s methods. It’s Game of Thrones meets Silicon Valley, folks. ⚔️
