?? Alibaba Challenges DeepSeek!

Happy Thursday, AI & Data Enthusiasts! This week, it's all about DeepSeek shaking up the industry. Microsoft is making a bold move (despite concerns), and the competition is heating up. Meanwhile, Zuckerberg isn’t buying the DeepSeek hype and is doubling down on AI investments. Oh, and did you know that a whopping 85% of ChatGPT’s mobile users are male? ?? Let’s unpack what’s happening!

In today’s edition:?

?? Alibaba Challenges DeepSeek

?? Microsoft Adds DeepSeek’s AI Model to Azure

??? Zuckerberg Doubts DeepSeek, Invests in AI

?? ChatGPT’s Mobile Users Are 85% Male

- Naseema Perveen

WHAT CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION MOST

Alibaba Takes on DeepSeek with New AI Model

Alibaba has introduced Qwen 2.5-Max, an upgraded version of its AI model, claiming it surpasses DeepSeek-V3 and even outperforms OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Meta’s Llama-3.1-405B. The timing of the announcement—on the first day of the Lunar New Year, a major holiday in China—suggests a strategic move to assert dominance in the country’s rapidly evolving AI sector.

• Raising the stakes: Alibaba's cloud unit claims that Qwen 2.5-Max surpasses DeepSeek-V3 in almost every benchmark, positioning it as a major contender against both domestic and international AI models.
• DeepSeek’s rapid rise: The Chinese startup made headlines earlier this month with the launch of DeepSeek-V3 and R1, shaking up the AI industry and putting pressure on both U.S. tech giants and Chinese competitors.
• Market impact: The disruptive nature of DeepSeek’s AI models has led to a reevaluation of AI development costs, causing tech stocks to dip as investors reconsider massive AI spending.
• Competitive frenzy: Alibaba isn't the only one reacting—ByteDance also released an AI model update just days after DeepSeek-R1, claiming its performance beats OpenAI’s o1 model in AIME benchmarking.

With DeepSeek making waves and Chinese tech firms rushing to upgrade their AI capabilities, the race for AI supremacy is intensifying. Alibaba's bold claims about Qwen 2.5-Max indicate that the battle is far from over, with more rapid developments likely in the near future.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON IT

Microsoft Adds DeepSeek’s AI Model to Azure, Despite Concerns

Microsoft is bringing DeepSeek’s R1 AI model to its cloud platform, Azure AI Foundry, even as its close partner, OpenAI, suggests that DeepSeek may have stolen its technology. This move shows Microsoft's willingness to embrace cutting-edge AI despite potential risks.

• DeepSeek R1 on Azure: Microsoft announced that R1, known for its reasoning capabilities, is now available on..........

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