I'm curious about the release date for DeepSeek R2. Do you think it will come out soon? Also, can it really compete with major US AI companies considering their current technology?
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There's been some talk that DeepSeek might drop R2 ahead of schedule, potentially before May. However, for it to really stand out against US giants like OpenAI, they need a solid boost in funding, especially from the government. With the competition being so fierce, it’s going to be tough if the Chinese regime doesn’t back them like the US does.
I think they need to ensure the hardware can support R2 well before making any announcements.
While they’ll be a contender, I doubt they’ll top the US models right off the bat. They need to innovate more features instead of just focusing on the model itself. Other companies are already setting the standard with what they're offering.
Last I heard from some inside sources in China, they were planning for a mid-May launch! I'm pretty hopeful about this release and what it could bring to the table.
I believe DeepSeek could become a serious player, but they have to move quickly! It'd be smart for them to launch R2 right before another major release from companies like OpenAI or Google to steal some attention.
Agreed! Timing is everything in tech.
Exactly, a surprise drop could create a buzz!
Honestly, I think R2 is likely to drop around late April or early May. That way, they can capitalize on any hype from Huawei's new AI chip that’s coming out. It could really set them apart from others in the market.
Totally! Plus, if they can't match the features of something like ChatGPT, it might be underwhelming for users.