DeepSeek, a China-based AI research lab, claims to be catching up to OpenAI with lower costs and energy usage. Its recent launch of the R1 chatbot has caused significant market reactions, notably a 17% drop in Nvidia's shares. Major tech companies like Meta and OpenAI are responding with increased scrutiny and investment in AI. OpenAI has accused DeepSeek of potentially stealing data, while Elon Musk expressed skepticism about DeepSeek's technology. Microsoft’s CEO highlighted the growing importance of AI as it becomes more efficient. Vollständiger Artikel (Euronews.com)