A deep dive into DeepSeek's AI chips and the controversy surrounding Nvidia’s H100 / Picture ⓒ AP The DeepSeek AI Controversy: A New Chapter in Global AI Debate The rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has sparked a global conversation about AI hardware and the impact of geopolitics on technological advancements. The company has made bold claims about using low-cost AI chips for training its advanced AI models, but industry leaders, including Elon Musk, have cast doubt on these assertions. At the heart of the controversy is the Nvidia H100 chip, a high-performance processor essential to modern AI development, and its alleged use by DeepSeek in building its V3 AI model. DeepSeek’s Claim: Training AI on Budget Chips DeepSeek, based in China, has announced that it trained its V3 AI model using over 2,000 Nvidia H800 chips. The H800, a less powerful version of the Nvidia H100, is designed to comply with US export restrictions that limit the availability of advanced chips to Chi...

  Trump's landmark $500 billion AI investment seeks to secure U.S. dominance in global tech. / Picture ⓒ  AFPBBNews Trump's $500 Billion AI Initiative: America’s Tech Dominance on the Line On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump revealed an ambitious plan to ensure the United States remains at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) development. With a total investment of $500 billion, this strategic initiative seeks to rival global tech players, particularly China, by fostering innovation and advancing the nation’s AI infrastructure. A Groundbreaking Investment in AI The plan, known as the Stargate Project , involves major tech companies, such as SoftBank, OpenAI, and Oracle, pledging billions of dollars to fund AI research, infrastructure, and development over the next few years. With an initial commitment of $100 billion from SoftBank, the U.S. aims to provide a foundation for AI innovation that will be globally competitive, ensuring that the country remains ...