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China's DeepSeek, peers launch 16 AI models in month despite Anthropic warning
China's DeepSeek and peers launched 16 AI models in a month despite Anthropic warning.
Context
What happened: DeepSeek, Xiaomi and other Chinese companies launched 16 AI models last month, according to Nikkei, continuing development despite calls from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow down as risks mount.
Key numbers: 16 AI models launched in one month.
Why it matters: The launches indicate Beijing shows no signs of slowing its AI push amid calls for a pause over safety concerns.
What changed
DeepSeek, Xiaomi and other Chinese companies launched 16 AI models last month, according to Nikkei, continuing development despite calls from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow down as risks mount.
Why it matters
The launches indicate Beijing shows no signs of slowing its AI push amid calls for a pause over safety concerns.
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Oct 06, 2026 07:53 PM ET