DeepSeek is unambiguously the leading frontier AI model developer in China; AI researchers at leading Western firms read DeepSeek papers to learn novel techniques, indicating genuine technical contribution rather than just catching up.
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Gregory C. AllenEvidence Quote
“deep seek... is now clearly the leader... I've talked to Folks at some of the leading AI firms and they say like we read deep seek papers and we learn things”
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Week 1 of the Trump administration, AGI timelines, and DeepSeek— Center for Strategic & International StudiesCreated: 8/11/2026, 7:43:26 AM
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