Global AI race: DeepSeek gains ground in developing nations; Microsoft flags widening gap

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is rapidly gaining traction in developing nations, broadening generative AI access despite a widening global economic divide. Its free, open-source models are lowering adoption barriers, particularly in price-sensitive regions, while facing restrictions in Western markets due to security concerns.

Jan 9, 2026 - 00:30
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Global AI race: DeepSeek gains ground in developing nations; Microsoft flags widening gap
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is rapidly gaining traction in developing nations, broadening generative AI access despite a widening global economic divide. Its free, open-source models are lowering adoption barriers, particularly in price-sensitive regions, while facing restrictions in Western markets due to security concerns.

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