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China's DeepSeek V4 delay raises questions about whether domestic chips can compete with Nvidia in AI development

China's DeepSeek V4 delay raises questions about whether domestic chips can compete with Nvidia in AI development

3 Key Points

  1. DeepSeek's highly anticipated V4 model has not yet been released, fueling uncertainty about China's AI capabilities

  2. The delay creates speculation about whether Huawei chips can serve as a viable alternative to Nvidia processors

  3. The situation reflects broader challenges China faces in developing competitive AI models amid international tech restrictions

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