| 26-06-2025 |
DeepSeek R2 Delayed Amid Chip Shortages, Performance Issues |
Social Media News |
DeepSeek’s R2 AI model launch has been postponed due to U.S. export controls limiting access to Nvidia H20 chips, essential for its predecessor R1’s success in China. CEO Liang Wenfeng expressed dissatisfaction with R2’s current performance, as it relies on Nvidia hardware, which is now scarce. Cloud providers worry that demand for R2 will outstrip available chip stocks, and Huawei’s alternative chips are less effective. |
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| 26-06-2025 |
DeepSeek R2 Faces Delay, Leadership Exit Rumors Unconfirmed |
Social Media News |
DeepSeek, a leading AI development company, has postponed the launch of its R2 AI model due to challenges stemming from U.S. export controls on Nvidia H20 chips, which were integral to the success of its predecessor, R1, in China. Social media speculation about the departure of DeepSeek’s CTO or Chief Researcher remains unverified, with no confirmation from credible sources, including the company’s official website, which only references CEO Liang Wenfeng. DeepSeek is actively working to improve R2’s performance despite infrastructure limitations. |
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