Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Delays R2 Launch Over Huawei Chip Failures

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek delayed its R2 model launch after Huawei Ascend chips failed during training, plagued by crashes and incompatibilities, amid US sanctions limiting Nvidia access. The firm reverted to Nvidia GPUs, highlighting China's struggles for tech self-reliance. This setback underscores broader vulnerabilities in Beijing's AI ambitions.