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ForkLog 39 27.01.2025

DeepSeek: the new AI front-runner and culprit behind crypto’s sell-off

On January 20, the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek released the open-source reasoning model DeepSeek-R1. Over the weekend of January 25–26, the system drew intense attention, prompting sell-offs across equities and cryptocurrencies. What is DeepSeek? DeepSeek is an artificial-intelligence startup founded in 2023 in Hangzhou, China. The company specialises in building open-source large language models. In […]

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ForkLog 24 21.01.2025

China to Host World’s First Human-Robot Half Marathon

China is set to host the world’s first marathon championship featuring both robots and humans. The event aims to boost the development of artificial intelligence and robotics in the country, reports SCMP. The 21 km race will take place in April in Beijing, with 12,000 humans and dozens of robots participating. Around 20 companies will […]

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ForkLog 14 13.01.2025

America tightens curbs on chip imports

President Joe Biden’s administration has introduced new restrictions on imports of US-designed computer chips in a bid to prevent other countries from accessing cutting-edge technology, CNN Business reported. US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the rules are intended to safeguard advanced AI systems and ensure their distribution only among allied nations. The curbs introduce mandatory […]

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ForkLog 14 30.12.2024

China Urges Global Cooperation in Monitoring Cryptocurrency Transactions

The People’s Bank of China emphasized the importance of regulating the cryptocurrency market in its 2024 Financial Stability Report. According to the document, 51 jurisdictions worldwide have imposed bans or restrictions on the use of cryptocurrency assets, while some economies are adjusting existing laws or adopting new ones for regulation. The report mentions that Hong […]

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ForkLog 45 27.12.2024

Chinese Startup DeepSeek Unveils AI Model Surpassing Meta and OpenAI

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has introduced its own large language model, which has outperformed competitors from Meta and OpenAI in tests. ? Introducing DeepSeek-V3! Biggest leap forward yet:⚡ 60 tokens/second (3x faster than V2!)? Enhanced capabilities? API compatibility intact? Fully open-source models & papers ? 1/n pic.twitter.com/p1dV9gJ2Sd — DeepSeek (@deepseek_ai) December 26, 2024 DeepSeek V3 […]

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ForkLog 39 27.12.2024

Li Auto Challenges Tesla with Plans for Humanoid Robots

One of Tesla’s closest Chinese competitors, Li Auto, has announced a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence and the production of humanoid robots, according to SCMP. This decision aligns with mainland China’s policy of prioritizing innovation in robotics to stimulate the economy amidst the rapid development of artificial intelligence. Li Auto aims to position its AI […]

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ForkLog 13 20.12.2024

Apple Explores AI Integration in iPhones for Chinese Market

Apple is in discussions with Tencent and TikTok’s owner, ByteDance, regarding the integration of their AI models into iPhones for the Chinese market. This was reported by Reuters, citing sources. In October, the American corporation introduced iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, featuring AI capabilities for a broad audience. In December, the Cupertino-based […]

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ForkLog 37 19.12.2024

Bitcoin Miner Prices Surge in China Amid Rising Demand

Amid new price records for the leading cryptocurrency, the cost of ASIC miners in China has surged due to increased demand, including from Russia, according to local media reports. A hardware dealer in Shenzhen informed journalists that he sold popular Antminer S21 units for $5600 each, approximately 30% higher than their price a year ago. […]

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ForkLog 57 18.12.2024

Chinese Auto Firm Ranks as Third Largest Bitcoin Miner Globally

Chinese provider of smart equipment and transactional services for the automotive industry, Cango, has emerged as the third largest Bitcoin miner by hash rate. This was announced in the company’s press release. Hash rate and number of BTC mined by the end of November 2024. Source: Blockspace. On November 15, Cango reported the acquisition of […]

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ForkLog 73 11.12.2024

China Deploys Spherical AI-Powered Police Robots

China has introduced a police robot—a spherical, armed device with artificial intelligence, resembling a large bowling ball. This development is reported by Interesting Engineering. Screenshots from videos shared on Chinese social media showing robots patrolling the streets. Data: Interesting Engineering. The RT-G robocop is developed by Logon Technology, a robotics manufacturer. It is designed for […]

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ForkLog 10 09.12.2024

AI Tokens Decline Amid China’s Investigation into Nvidia

China has launched an investigation into Nvidia over suspected violations of antitrust laws, according to Bloomberg, citing a report from the country’s Central Television. The media reports that the focus is on the acquisition of Israeli high-speed networking and interconnects manufacturer Mellanox Technologies for $6.9 billion. Beijing approved the deal four years ago on the […]

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ForkLog 10 04.12.2024

Hugging Face CEO Raises Concerns Over China’s AI Advancements

Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue expressed concerns about the rapid development of Chinese AI models and their susceptibility to censorship. Recently, Chinese companies have showcased powerful neural networks that excel in programming and reasoning. However, they face criticism for censorship sensitive to Chinese politics. Delangue warned of unforeseen consequences for Western companies that choose to […]

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