The launch of DeepSeek's affordable R1 model has sparked fears in Silicon Valley, leading executives to seek government protection for their AI businesses against market competition. Despite some leaders praising DeepSeek, many push for tighter controls on AI chip exports to prevent China from gaining access. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei emphasized the critical need for export regulations to maintain a geopolitical advantage. This situation highlights a contradiction, as U.S. officials advocate for controlling foreign technology while condemning Chinese internet restrictions. Recent calls by lawmakers aim to limit Nvidia's chip exports to curb potential Chinese market penetration.
Scaredy Cats The release of DeepSeek's low-cost R1 model has precipitated an existential crisis in Silicon Valley, whose executives are now begging the government to protect their AI companies from the horrors of the free market.
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