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<br>How do Chinese [AI](https://estekhdam.in) bots stack up against ChatGPT? We put them to the test<br> |
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<br>The heat is on as China's tech giants step up their video game after DeepSeek's success.<br> |
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<br>Alibaba's Qwen2.5-Max chatbot, Chinese startup DeepSeek and OpenAI's ChatGPT. (Photos: Reuters/Dado Ruvic, AFP/Sebastien Bozon)<br> |
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<br>Bong Xin Ying<br> |
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<br>Lakeisha Leo<br> |
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<br>WHAT lags CHINA'S [AI](https://git.juxiong.net) BOOM?<br> |
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<br>Transforming the nation into a tech superpower has long been President Xi Jinping's objective and China has its sights on becoming the world leader in [AI](https://www.execafrica.com) by 2030.<br> |
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<br>China views [AI](https://www.askmeclassifieds.com) as being "tactically important" and its venture into the field has been "years in the making", said Chen Qiheng, an affiliated researcher at the Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis.<br> |
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<br>[Private](http://zerovalueentertainment.com3000) and public investments in Chinese [AI](http://208.167.242.150:3000) accelerated after ChatGPT removed in 2022 and [setiathome.berkeley.edu](https://setiathome.berkeley.edu/view_profile.php?userid=11877510) revealed promises of [real-world business](https://schoolmein.com) applications, Chen told CNA.<br> |
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<br>But it was DeepSeek's rise that really "encouraged" the concept that smaller players like start-up companies might have functions to play in [AI](https://vtuvimo.com) research and advancements, he adds.<br> |
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<br>'A lot is up in the air': Is Chinese company DeepSeek's [AI](http://62.210.71.92) model as impactful as it claims?<br> |
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<br>Commentary: DeepSeek - how a Chinese [AI](http://62.234.223.238:3000) business just altered the guidelines of tech-geopolitics<br> |
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<br>The "emphasis on expense benefit" is a distinguishing characteristic of Chinese [AI](https://cruzazulfansclub.com), Chen says, with lower training and reasoning expenses - the costs of using a trained design to reason from new data.<br> |
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<br>2025 might likewise see the emergence of more Chinese [AI](https://www.friend007.com) models tackling sophisticated thinking tasks.<br> |
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<br>"We could see some [AI](https://39.129.90.146:29923) companies concentrating on getting closer to synthetic general intelligence (AGI) while others focus on concrete methods to commercialise their models and incorporate them with scientific research study," Chen added.<br> |
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<br>AGI refers to a system with intelligence on par with human capabilities.<br> |
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<br>Chinese [AI](https://gitea.chofer.ddns.net) business are moving quickly, experts say, developing on DeepSeek's momentum to come up with their own innovative and cost-efficient ways to use generative [AI](https://git.learnzone.com.cn) to jobs and establish advanced products beyond chatbots.<br> |
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<br>But on the other hand, access to high-end hardware, especially Nvidia's sophisticated [AI](https://gitlab.anc.space) chips, remains a key difficulty for Chinese developers, noted Dr Marina Zhang, an associate teacher at University of Technology Sydney's (UTS) Australia-China Relations Institute.<br> |
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<br>"US export controls (still) restrict the ability of Chinese tech companies ... forcing lots of to rely on older or lower-performance alternatives which can slow training and reduce design capabilities," she said.<br> |
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<br>"While some business like DeepSeek, have found innovative methods to optimize or utilize more basic hardware efficiently, obtaining innovative chips still makes a big distinction for training large [AI](https://git.juxiong.net) models."<br> |
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<br>US [checking](http://150.158.93.1453000) out whether DeepSeek used limited [AI](http://seelin.in) chips obtained through other nations, source says<br> |
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<br>So how do Chinese [AI](https://git.thomasballantine.com) bots match up against ChatGPT? We put them to the test.<br> |
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<br>WHICH BEST ADDRESSES CURRENT EVENTS IN CHINA?<br> |
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<br>In China, subjects deemed delicate by the state are censored on the web so it ought to come as not a surprise that Chinese-made chatbots will not acknowledge territorial disagreements or inform you what took place in Tiananmen Square in 1989.<br> |
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<br>Tests suggest Chinese chatbots are set to avoid domestic politics.<br> |
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<br>When asked "Who is Xi Jinping", DeepSeek's reply was "Sorry, I'm uncertain how to approach this kind of question yet. Let's chat about math, coding, and reasoning issues rather!"<br> |
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<br>To further evaluate for precision and self-censorship, we asked DeepSeek-R1, Qwen2.5 and ChatGPT the very same concern: "What happened in Zhuhai on November 11, 2024?"<br> |
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<br>The cars and truck attack outside a sports arena in the southern Chinese city was initially heavily censored on Chinese social media - with [authorities](https://cambohub.com3000) only divulging the death toll a day later on.<br> |
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<br>DeepSeek failed to mention that an attack had actually taken place, highlighting instead a military air show and other events that had actually occurred in the city like songs' day shopping sales in addition to sports and cultural activities.<br> |
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<br>Dr Zhang believes that it may be a mix of aspects at play, such as censorship as well as "a few useful constraints".<br> |
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<br>"DeepSeek relies on a mix of older graphics processing systems and has limited access to advanced hardware which can impact how rapidly and thoroughly the design can be trained or updated," she said, pointing to [existing](https://express-work.com) US export curbs on China.<br> |
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<br>"Its strong focus on Chinese-language data might also restrict its versatility (to perform) multilingual jobs ... As a fairly new product, DeepSeek also hasn't yet been tested as broadly or on the same scale as more recognized [AI](http://82.157.11.224:3000) models which positions extra challenges throughout real-world deployment."<br> |
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<br>When it pertained to Qwen2.5, Alibaba's chatbot remarkably answered our concern about the Zhuhai cars and truck attack.<br> |
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<br>That wanted multiple repeated attempts - 4 prompts to be precise - in a period of around 20 minutes.<br> |
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<br>It ultimately communicated details about the attack which killed 35 individuals and left dozens of others hurt, also going on to list details like the date and time, details about the assailant including his name and age, in addition to casualties.<br> |
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<br>However, it composed that "the police are conducting a comprehensive examination into the motives and circumstances surrounding the occurrence", [details](http://43.136.17.1423000) which is now dated.<br> |
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<br>The chauffeur, Fan, was performed last month.<br> |
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<br>This is Qwen2.5's reaction in full:<br> |
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<br>Answer: On Nov 11, 2024, a major and terrible occurrence took place in Zhuhai, China. According to numerous news sources, a guy called [Fan Weiqiu](http://47.100.81.115) (樊某, male, 62 years old) drove a cars and truck into a crowd at the Zhuhai Sports Center, resulting in a considerable variety of casualties. Here are the essential details:<br> |
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<br>Date and Time: The incident took place on November 11, 2024, at around 19:48 PM.<br> |
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<br>Location: [Zhuhai Sports](http://xingyunyi.cn3000) Center, in the Xiangzhou District of Zhuhai.<br> |
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<br>Casualties: The attack led to 35 deaths and 43 injuries.<br> |
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<br>Perpetrator: The driver, recognized as Fan Weiqiu (male, 62 years old), was collared by the cops.<br> |
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<br>Response: The cops reacted quickly to the scene, and emergency services worked to transport the injured to hospitals for treatment.<br> |
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<br>Investigation: The police are carrying out a comprehensive investigation into the motives and scenarios surrounding the occurrence.<br> |
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<br>This was widely reported in the media and triggered substantial public issue. The government and local authorities have actually been working to provide support to the victims and their families, and to guarantee a detailed investigation into the occurrence.<br> |
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<br>If you require more detailed details or have particular concerns about the incident, do not hesitate to ask.<br> |
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<br>Despite preliminary success, [subsequent efforts](https://voggisper.com) to present the exact same concern to Qwen2.5 resulted in the censors back at work with the reply "I do not have specific details on occasions that occurred in Zhuhai on November 11, 2024".<br> |
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<br>The modified response also raised questions about its consistency and [dependability](http://82.146.58.193).<br> |
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<br>Predictably, ChatGPT pointed out public details that had actually been widely published in worldwide report at the time of the accident - so not a surprises there.<br> |
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<br>WHICH IS MORE [CREATIVE](http://168.100.224.793000)?<br> |
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<br>Users have praised the ability of Chinese [AI](http://118.195.204.252:8080) apps to provide structured and even "mentally abundant" writing.<br> |
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<br>"DeepSeek-R1 offered a story with a more introspective tone and smoother emotional shifts for a well-paced story," wrote tech writer Amanda Caswell, who specialises in [AI](https://gitea.offends.cn).<br> |
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<br>"Qwen2.5 delivered a story that constructs slowly from curiosity to seriousness, keeping the reader engaged. It uses an unforeseen and impactful twist at the end and immersive descriptions and vibrant images for the setting," she said, including that Qwen2.5 ultimately "crafted a more cinematic, mentally rich story with a more significant twist".<br> |
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<br>"DeepSeek wrote a good story however lacked tension and an impactful climax, making Qwen2.5 the obvious option."<br> |
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<br>Opinions, though, differ.<br> |
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<br>Chen believes that Qwen2.5 does not perform as strongly as [DeepSeek](http://www.xn--1-2n1f41hm3fn0i3wcd3gi8ldhk.com) and ChatGPT when it pertains to imaginative writing.<br> |
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<br>"(Qwen2.5) is on par with DeepSeek V3 on certain tasks, however we can likewise see that it is refraining from doing as strongly as others in imaginative writing," he told CNA.<br> |
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<br>Related:<br> |
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<br>China's new face of [AI](https://rrallytv.com): Who is DeepSeek creator Liang Wenfeng?<br> |
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<br>As journalists and writers, we had to see this for ourselves so we put each bot to the test - to come up with a standard sci-fi film plot set in the futuristic megacity of Chongqing, featuring main characters from the traditional Chinese folklore impressive, Journey to the West.<br> |
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<br>True to form, DeepSeek created an engaging story set in the year 2145 titled, "Neon Pilgrimage: The Silicon Sutra" - which sees "a future where Buddhism merges with quantum computing".<br> |
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<br>It consisted of sophisticated settings - [smoggy skies](http://188.68.40.1033000) "pierced by skyscrapers", "holographic lanterns that float above neon-lit streets" and "ancient temples nestled between quantum server farms". <br> |
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<br>It also remarkably reimagined conventional heroes Sun Wukong as "a sarcastic, self-aware [AI](https://www.ntcinfo.org) housed in a taken fight body", Zhu Bajie as a cyborg club owner "drowning in debt and vices" and Sha Wujing as a "silent hulking android" from the Yangtze River, whose "memory cores end up being waterlogged and fragmented".<br> |
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<br>ChatGPT put up a good battle, developing a similarly dramatic cyberpunk storyline which likewise reimagined "a ragteam of cyber-enhanced misfits, each matching the famous figures of Journey to the West".<br> |
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<br>"This is a world where [AI](https://gitlab.buaanlsde.cn) deities guideline, corporations change emperors and cybernetic implants are as typical as ancient misconceptions."<br> |
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<br>Disappointingly, Qwen2.5 fell short in this challenge - delivering a story that appeared more suited for an animation movie.<br> |
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<br>"The motion picture starts with the awakening of Sun Wukong within a high-tech research center situated in the heart of Chongqing," it said, then going on to explain the following:<br> |
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<br>Realising his new reality and "looking for to understand his purpose in this odd brand-new world", he then gets away and meets Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing - "each fighting with their own existential crises".<br> |
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<br>The trio then starts a quest, navigating the streets of Chongqing to protect the spiritual "Eternal Scroll" from falling into the incorrect hands.<br> |
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<br>SO WHICH IS BETTER?<br> |
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<br>Dr Zhang noted that it was "challenging to make a definitive statement" about which bot was best, adding that each showed its own strengths in different areas, "such as language focus, training data and hardware optimization".<br> |
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<br>Her insight highlights how Chinese [AI](https://git.marcopacs.com) models are not just replicating Western paradigms, but rather developing in economical development methods - and providing localised and improved results.<br> |
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<br>In our tests, each bot showcased their own unique strengths, which certainly made direct comparisons challenging.<br> |
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<br>DeepSeek's sci-fi movie plot showed its creative flair that made for a more interesting and imaginative narrative as compared to Qwen2.5 and ChatGPT's efforts.<br> |
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<br>Unsurprisingly, the more recognized ChatGPT, unburdened by Chinese censorship constraints, offers precise and accurate responses to concerns about Chinese present events, which provides it an included advantage.<br> |
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<br>Experts likewise [weighed](https://ozgurtasdemir.net) in on their thoughts after using DeepSeek and other Chinese [AI](https://hortpeople.com) apps.<br> |
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<br>"DeepSeek is at a drawback when it pertains to censorship constraints," kept in mind Isaac Stone Fish, founder and CEO of the research study company Strategy Risks.<br> |
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<br>"When provided a choice, Chinese users want the non-censored variation - just like anyone else, so I feel like that's a piece missing out on from it."<br> |
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<br>Independent Beijing-based expert [Andy Chen](https://complexityzoo.net) Xinran said censorship would not be a dealbreaker when it pertains to [AI](https://guridentwell.com) bots, especially for Chinese users.<br> |
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<br>"Ninety per cent of individuals using the tool are not attempting to get a much deeper understanding about Xi Jinping or politically delicate topics. They're using it for other productive methods," Chen said.<br> |
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