Elon Musk's xAI has acquired X, formerly known as Twitter, in a $45 billion deal, marking a significant step in his strategy to blend advanced AI with a massive social media user base. The merger, combining xAI’s technology with X’s audience, seeks to enhance user experiences and recover investor confidence. The deal underscores Musk's vision to integrate his ventures and push AI-driven content to new heights.
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, is challenging US tech giants by developing advanced AI models efficiently and cost-effectively. Founded by financier Liang Wenfeng, DeepSeek's open-source model R1 competes with OpenAI's ChatGPT on various fronts at lower costs, raising global AI market concerns. The company's rapid growth, despite political and logistical hurdles, poses strategic challenges to American tech dominance.