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DeepSeek V4 released: Chinese model rivals GPT-5.5, Claude, Gemini at 85% lower cost

DeepSeek has launched V4, its latest frontier model that demonstrates superior reasoning performance compared to GPT-5.2 and Gemini 3.0-Pro in previews. Priced dramatically lower than competitors, it challenges the dominance of Western AI labs with open-ish access and efficiency gains. Early benchmarks show it closing the gap on top models while costing far less to run.

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A cost-effective Chinese frontier model intensifies global AI competition, potentially accelerating adoption and pressuring pricing from OpenAI and others.

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Nebius agrees to acquire Eigen AI for $643M to supercharge AI inference platform

Nebius announced a $643M acquisition of inference optimization specialist Eigen AI, integrating its tech with Nebius's cloud to create a leading managed inference platform for open-source models. Eigen's MIT-backed team joins to establish a Bay Area hub, targeting the booming inference market expected to dominate two-thirds of AI compute demand.

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Elon Musk admits xAI distilled OpenAI models to train Grok in heated trial testimony

During testimony in his lawsuit against OpenAI, Musk confirmed xAI used distillation from OpenAI models for Grok training, drawing accusations of hypocrisy. The revelation came amid broader debates on AI safety and competition. Musk positioned xAI as more responsible.

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Elon Musk confirms xAI used OpenAI’s models to train Grok

Elon Musk testified in federal court that xAI used OpenAI models via distillation to train Grok, calling it a standard industry practice but confirming it was 'partly' the case. Model distillation lets a 'teacher' AI train a smaller 'student' model, raising ethical questions when done across competitors.

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Elon Musk testifies xAI trained Grok using OpenAI model distillation

During the OpenAI trial, Musk admitted xAI used distillation techniques on OpenAI models to train Grok, reigniting debates on model copying and IP in AI. Distillation remains a flashpoint as labs race to protect frontier tech. The testimony underscores tensions between safety advocates and commercial labs.

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