SMRTR AIFeb 4, 2025MIT Technology Review

Four Chinese AI startups to watch beyond DeepSeek

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China's AI sector is rapidly advancing, with several startups challenging global giants. Four key players to watch are Stepfun, ModelBest, Zhipu, and Infinigence AI, each carving out unique niches in areas like foundational models, efficient small-scale models, government partnerships, and infrastructure optimization. These companies are attracting significant investment and developing innovative technologies, despite facing challenges like US chip sanctions.

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