U.S. held back blacklisting DeepSeek, over 100 Chinese firms despite security concerns, sources sayAmerica has delayed adding over 100 Chinese firms, including AI startup DeepSeek and chipmaker CXMT, to a trade blacklist. These companies ...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Hari Menon exits BigBasket; Sarvam cofounder on fresh fundingBigBasket's longtime leader Hari Menon has stepped down as CEO. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
16 Jun, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Anthropic block marks US reversal, warning to Silicon ValleyAmerica has taken a significant step by blocking foreign access to Anthropic's top AI models. This move follows concerns about bypassing se...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
DeepSeek close to sealing $7 billion funding in historic AI dealChinese AI startup DeepSeek is nearing a massive $7.4 billion funding round, with tech giants Tencent and CATL leading the investment. Deep...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
China’s Moonshot AI seeks $30 billion value in new funding talksThe developer of the Kimi chatbot has held early talks with prospective investors to raise more than $1 billion, people familiar with the m...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
China adds data and AI to trade secret rules to block leaksEffective Monday, the Regulations on Trade Secret Protection mark the first time Chinese law protects such digital assets as proprietary se...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
Chinese AI models surge in 2026: Is JPMorgan data signaling a global shift away from US AI dominance?Chinese AI models are no longer just regional competitors. They are rapidly becoming a global artificial intelligence force. New JPMorgan d...
28 May, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
China expands travel curbs to top AI talent at private firmsChina is now restricting top AI professionals in private companies from traveling abroad. This move aims to protect its advanced technology...
27 May, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Neysa and Pipeshift team up for AI inference play in IndiaBengaluru's Neysa and AI startup Pipeshift are joining forces. They aim to meet India's growing need for AI inference services. This partne...
27 May, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
China tech giant Tencent sees Q1 profit jump after AI betsTencent reported a 21% surge in quarterly net profit, reaching 58.1 billion yuan, driven by significant investments in the booming artifici...
13 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Kimi chatbot maker Moonshot AI valued at $20 billion in Meituan-led roundMoonshot AI has secured approximately $2 billion in its latest funding round, propelling its valuation to over $20 billion. This significan...
07 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
The rapid embrace of AI in China, its biggest testing ground, may shape how AI is used globallyChina is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence tools. Ordinary citizens and businesses are using AI for daily tasks and work. Chinese co...
06 May, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Italy closes antitrust probes into AI firms after commitments on 'hallucination' risksItaly's antitrust regulator has concluded probes into three AI firms. DeepSeek from China, Mistral AI from France, and Scaleup Yazilim Hizm...
30 Apr, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Italy closes antitrust probes into AI firms after commitments on 'hallucination' risksItaly's competition watchdog has concluded probes into three AI firms. DeepSeek from China, Mistral AI from France, and Scaleup Yazilim Hiz...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Big Chinese tech firms scramble to secure Huawei AI chips after DeepSeek V4 launchAmidst the growing competition in artificial intelligence, Chinese tech behemoths are racing to secure Huawei's Ascend 950 AI chips. The ur...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
US State Dept orders global warning about alleged AI thefts by DeepSeek, other Chinese firmsThe US State Department is urging global attention to Chinese firms, including DeepSeek, accused of stealing AI intellectual property. A di...
25 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
China's DeepSeek releases new AI model a year after viral riseChinese AI firm DeepSeek unveiled a new model with significantly lower costs and a massive one million word context. This development promi...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.23 PM IST