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How DeepSeek changed the market's mind

Feb 1, 2025 · 26m
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  • Chinese AI company DeepSeek released model reportedly matching American competitors while using far less computing power and cost
  • Stock market lost hundreds of billions in AI-sector valuations as investors questioned demand for expensive chips and power plants
  • Raises fundamental questions about future profitability of AI infrastructure and whether massive computational investments were overestimated

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