Chinese universities start teaching DeepSeek AI courses

Chinese universities are launching AI courses based on the country’s groundbreaking startup DeepSeek. In January, the company sent shockwaves through the West when it unveiled an AI model as powerful as ChatGPT that can run at a fraction of the cost. Now, Shenzhen University in southern Guangdong province has confirmed it is launching an artificial intelligence course based on DeepSeek that will help students learn about key technologies. Students will also study security, privacy and other challenges posed by artificial intelligence. The move comes as Chinese authorities aim to boost scientific and technological innovation in schools and universities that can…