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After sending shock waves across the world by dethroning OpenAI’s ChatGPT as the most downloaded free app on the Apple App Store, China’s DeepSeek is rapidly making its presence felt across key sectors in the country. The artificial intelligence company has partnered with Hangzhou-headquartered automaker Geely to integrate its R1 LLM model with the next generation of smart cars.
The Chinese EV maker will now conduct distillation training on its Xingrui car control FunctionCall AI model using DeepSeekR1, a process where outputs from a larger, more advanced AI model are used to improve a smaller model’s performance.
On January 11, Geely unveiled its Xingrui AI model as “the world’s first full-stack self-developed full-scenario AI big model in the automotive industry.” Xingrui consists of three core models: language, multimodal, and digital twin.
AI and cloud computing to boost Chinese NEV competitivenessThe use of cloud computing and AI to boost the competitiveness of new energy vehicles (NEVs)—improving performance and offering more personalized driving experiences—has become a key trend in the Chinese automotive industry.
Geely has announced its ‘Smart Geely 2025’ strategy to accelerate the adoption of advanced AI technologies, including end-to-end voice interaction models, AI digital chassis, and intelligent driving systems.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Pan Jian, co-chairman of CATL, stated that China’s electric vehicle industry is evolving from ‘EV’ (electric vehicle) to ‘IEV’ (intelligent electric vehicle). He explained that the rapid growth of China’s EV market is driven by the seamless integration of “electric” and “intelligence,” where electricity enables advanced features that gasoline-powered vehicles cannot offer.
Geely is not the only one making advancements in the AI-powered EV market, as Chinese carmaker Dongfeng also announced that it would integrate DeepSeek’s AI offering into their Zeekr and Voyah electric vehicle models.
Dongfeng-owned Voyah announced that owners of its latest Zhiyin electric crossovers will receive over-the-air updates starting February 14, giving them access to a continuously growing AI database and making it the first production model to support the latest version from the home-grown AI startup.
Chinese firms rapidly deploy DeepSeek AI across industriesRecent reports show that Chinese companies are quickly integrating DeepSeek R1 AI into various industries, including PCs, robotics, and electric vehicles. This push comes as a response to increasing US sanctions, with both countries vying for dominance in the field of AI.
Lenovo is among the first Chinese companies to adopt DeepSeek technology, integrating the AI model into its Xiaotian AI assistant on PCs. Additionally, Lenovo has partnered with GPU manufacturer Muxi Co Ltd to launch an ‘all-in-one solution’ based on the DeepSeek large model, effective February 5. This solution combines Lenovo servers and workstations with Muxi GPUs to address the complexities of enterprise computing power.
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Chinese robotics company UBTech is integrating DeepSeek’s AI into its humanoid robots to help them understand instructions in complex real-world environments and perform tasks in factories.
Furthermore, Chinese video game and education sectors are starting to use DeepSeek R1 technology, with NetEase mentioning they are adopting the model. Pharmaceutical companies, including Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, have also indicated plans to integrate the technology into their operations.