Google CEO says DeepSeek's 'very good' work is a plus for AI demand

U.S. search giant joins chorus praising low-cost model despite questions over spending

Google CEO Sundar Pichai praised Chinese AI developer DeepSeek in an earnings call on Feb. 4, saying its lower cost model would help build demand for artificial intelligence overall. © AP

YIFAN YU

February 5, 2025 10:03 JST

PALO ALTO, California -- Google CEO Sundar Pichai joined Apple, Microsoft and Meta chiefs in praising Chinese AI developer DeepSeek and said lowering the cost of artificial intelligence will be a positive for the tech giant and overall AI demand.

"First of all, I think, tremendous team," Pichai said of DeepSeek at a Tuesday earnings call. "I think they've done very, very good work."