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DeepSeek reopens AI model access after suspension

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has reopened access to its application programming interface (API) after nearly three weeks of suspension.

The service was paused in early February due to capacity shortages, but has been restored, allowing customers to resume credit top-ups, as confirmed by a representative in a verified WeChat group.

This relaunch coincides with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s preview of its new AI model, QwQ-Max.

It underscores the increasing competition in China’s AI sector.

Recent DeepSeek developments

Timeline
25-Feb-2025 📈 DeepSeek AI models fuel Nvidia demand in China, sources say
  • Chinese firms increase orders for Nvidia’s H20 chip
  • DeepSeek’s AI models boost demand in multiple sectors
24-Feb-2025 ⚡ DeepSeek unveils FlashMLA to boost AI performance on Nvidia GPUs
  • DeepSeek unveils FlashMLA for Nvidia GPUs.
  • FlashMLA reduces memory use, speeds up inference.
22-Feb-2025 🔓 DeepSeek to open-source AI tech while OpenAI limits access
  • DeepSeek to release code for public access.
  • Aims to promote AI adoption amid security concerns.
20-Feb-2025 🚫 DeepSeek denied external funding, called it ‘purely rumors’
  • DeepSeek denies external funding rumors.
  • Alibaba also denied US$1B investment claims.
20-Feb-2025 🚀 DeepSeek seeks funding, attracts Alibaba, state investors
  • DeepSeek seeks external funding for growth.
  • Alibaba and government entities show interest.

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