Former Google CEO calls DeepSeek a turning point in AI race while highlighting China’s ability to give competition to tech firms.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt referred to DeepSeek’s emergence as a “turning point” in the global AI race, as highlighted in an op-ed published Tuesday by The Washington Post.
Schmidt pointed out that China’s ability to challenge major tech firms with fewer resources underscores the urgency for the U.S. to bolster its open-source AI initiatives. He advocated for greater investment in AI infrastructure and projects like Stargate, urging top research labs to disclose their training methods.
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company established in 2023, introduced its latest model, DeepSeek-R1, in January 2025. The model has drawn widespread attention for its advanced reasoning capabilities, reportedly performing at a level comparable to OpenAI’s ChatGPT but developed at a significantly lower cost.
The debut of DeepSeek-R1 has made waves across the tech industry, leading to a noticeable drop in the stock prices of major firms like Microsoft, Meta, and Nvidia on Monday.
As former Google CEO calls DeepSeek a turning point in AI race, he also highlighted the need for open-source AI as a strategic response to DeepSeek’s progress. He urged the U.S. to enhance collaboration, develop competitive AI technologies, and navigate the evolving global AI landscape.
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