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6 days ago · “The race for AI leadership is no longer just about who has access to the best chips, but about who puts them to best use.” While the significance of DeepSeek’s technical breakthroughs is a matter of debate, there is no mistaking the shockwave that passed through the stock market as investors digested the implications of its main innovation: dramatically cutting the cost of training for ...

Nov 5, 2024 · All three of the country’s major industries are in crisis, and the economy is flatlining. Are politicians finally waking up?