The release of DeepSeek, a large language AI model, has shocked the West. The US strategy to cut China off from high-end chips is proving futile, driving innovation in China and creating a grey market. China's top talent, including many who returned from the US, is a key factor in this success.
DeepSeek's release as a wake-up call for the West
Futility of US sanctions in hindering Chinese technological advancement
China's success driven by its own talent and rapid innovation
Grey market emergence as a consequence of US sanctions
China's progress in semiconductor design despite manufacturing bottlenecks
DeepSeek's release is a wake-up call for US investors who are now looking East. We ask China-tech influencer Lee Barrett just how far ahead China really is. You need to hear this.