#China tech

DeepSeek’s new V4 release pairs longer-context processing with open-source distribution, reinforcing pressure on proprietary AI vendors and underscoring China’s continued push into frontier models.

DeepSeek is reportedly seeking at least $300 million at a valuation of $10 billion or more, a notable change for an AI startup that had previously rejected external backing.

OpenClaw, a Chinese AI tool that autonomously controls devices and completes tasks, has sparked a cottage industry of installation services, preconfigured hardware, and a new class of AI entrepreneurs.