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DeepSeek boosts Chinese smart EVs with AI features

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are incorporating AI technology from the Hangzhou-based start-up DeepSeek as competition in the sector intensifies.

In the past two weeks, over a dozen automakers, including market leader BYD and Stellantis-backed Leapmotor, have announced plans to integrate DeepSeek AI features into their vehicles.

Automakers are using AI technology to enhance safety through advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

They aim to improve in-car infotainment and generally elevate the driving experience.

Recent DeepSeek developments

Timeline
11-Feb-2025 💸 DeepSeek boosts pricing as demand rises
  • DeepSeek raises API prices for V3 model.
  • New rates are $0.27/million inputs, $1.10/outputs.
11-Feb-2025 🧠 DeepSeek hiring for advanced AI, pays up to $172k
  • DeepSeek plans to hire for AGI development roles.
  • AGI researcher salary can reach $172,000 annually.
08-Feb-2025 🕶️ DeepSeek boosts China’s smart glasses innovation
  • DeepSeek boosts smart glasses with affordable AI
  • Rokid’s AR glasses feature advanced capabilities
07-Feb-2025 🛑 DeepSeek limits access to AI services, ends discounts
  • DeepSeek restricts API due to server limits
  • New user signups limited to mainland China numbers
07-Feb-2025 🚀 DeepSeek surpasses Doubao as China’s fastest-growing AI app
  • DeepSeek’s chatbot leads China with 22.2M DAUs
  • Fastest AI app growth, surpassing ByteDance’s Doubao

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