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DeepSeek raises $15 billion in challenge to US AI labs

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has raised about 100 billion yuan ($15 billion) in its latest funding round, one of the country's largest ever. The company aims to compete globally with Anthropic and OpenAI.

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DeepSeek raised about 100 billion yuan ($15 billion)
One of the largest funding rounds in China's history
The startup targets global rivalry with Anthropic and OpenAI

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