DeepSeek is gaining significant traction in China, embraced by the government nationwide. This development is part of a broader trend where multiple Chinese AI models are disrupting the market. DeepSeek’s success is attributed to its focus on innovation, according to an AI scientist. Meanwhile, the U.S. is reportedly engaged in the world’s first AI war, with China taking the lead. U.S. companies are inadvertently aiding China’s progress in the AI race. — news from The New York Times