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DeepSeek Founder to Meet China's Xi Jinping Amid AI Competition
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng is reportedly set to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and other top politicians during an upcoming summit. The meeting comes after DeepSeek's AI models demonstrated strong performance against leading American AI companies, raising concerns among U.S. officials about China's growing competitiveness in the AI race.
Skynet Chance (+0.05%): The growing AI competition between China and the US could accelerate AI development with less focus on safety as nations prioritize capabilities over control mechanisms. This increased geopolitical tension may lead to rushed deployment and reduced international cooperation on AI alignment.
Skynet Date (-2 days): China potentially adopting a more supportive stance toward domestic AI firms could accelerate development timelines through increased funding and reduced regulatory hurdles. This intensification of the AI race may compress timelines for advanced AI emergence.
AGI Progress (+0.03%): The news indicates growing global competition in advanced AI models, with DeepSeek's models showing strong comparative performance against leading systems. While this doesn't represent a direct technical breakthrough, increased competition typically spurs innovation and investment.
AGI Date (-3 days): China's apparent pivot toward supporting domestic AI companies could significantly accelerate the global AI race, providing more resources and political backing to AI development. This international competition would likely compress AGI timelines through parallel development efforts and increased investment.