Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has reportedly decided not to share its latest AI model with major US chipmakers, including Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices.
Sources said the company instead gave early access to selected Chinese hardware partners, such as Huawei Technologies, ahead of the model’s expected launch.
Typically, AI developers provide early versions of new models to global chip firms to improve compatibility and performance. The move is seen as part of China’s push to strengthen domestic technology capabilities amid ongoing US-China trade and technology tensions.