DeepSeek to focus on research over revenue in contrast to Silicon Valley: Report

FILE PHOTO: DeepSeek is choosing to focus on research over revenue, as its founder has decided not to follow Silicon Valley rivals.
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Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek is choosing to focus on research over revenue, as its billionaire founder has decided not to follow Silicon Valley rivals by taking advantage of a sudden jump in sales, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

Last month, revenues were enough to cover ongoing costs for the first time, the report said, citing two people with knowledge of its development.