TOKYO -- Chinese startup DeepSeek's feat in generative AI development is changing market dynamics here as well, with software companies like NEC replacing hardware makers as the driving force of Japan's AI stocks.
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DeepSeek's development of generative AI without advanced chips gives hope to cash-strapped Japanese developers. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Chinese startup DeepSeek's feat in generative AI development is changing market dynamics here as well, with software companies like NEC replacing hardware makers as the driving force of Japan's AI stocks.