DeepSeek's Approach of 'open-resource' Is Revolutionizing the Global Ecosystem
DeepSeek's 'open-resource' approach is transforming the global ecosystem. This innovative strategy is reshaping how resources are utilized and shared, promoting collaboration and sustainability across various sectors. By leveraging open access to information and tools, DeepSeek aims to foster greater connectivity and efficiency, ultimately leading to a more resilient and inclusive global community.
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China's "AI Plus initiative" has been underscored in the government work report presented during this year's Two Sessions for a second consecutive year. As the nation intensifies its efforts to integrate artificial intelligence across various industries, a subtle transformation is taking place, with potential ramifications that could reshape the global open-source landscape. Companies like DeepSeek, which has made its large language model accessible to developers worldwide, are redefining China's leadership role in the AI revolution by making these transformative tools more universally available.
Wang Jian, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee and a Chinese Academy of Engineering member, characterizes this shift as a transition from "open source code" to "open-resource innovation."
"DeepSeek has changed the landscape of large language model," Wang told CN, adding that the gesture is "a very significant contribution to the world and to the tech community."
"With DeepSeek, a lot of other technology from China will be open to the rest of the world," commented Wang, who also serves as the president of the Hangzhou-based Zhijiang Lab and the founder of Alibaba Cloud in east China's Zhejiang Province.
"Millions of people around the world could do a lot of innovation things. Probably the people at the DeepSeek could never imagine."
In addition to DeepSeek, various Chinese firms have adopted open-source innovation. Alibaba's Qwen, for example, has been accessible to everyone for years, offering small businesses and developers a reliable foundation model that they can use over the long term.
"This is particularly helpful for small business or developers because they have very limited resource to build their own foundation model," Wang explained.
HarmonyOS, or Hongmeng in Chinese, is another example of an open-source operating system. First introduced in August 2019, it caters to a variety of devices and scenarios, including smart screens, tablets, wearables, and vehicles.
According to data from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, more than 70 organizations have joined the HarmonyOS ecosystem, with over 8,100 individuals contributing to its code.
"At the end of the day, having more people to think about the application is critical," said Wang.
During the Two Sessions, both representatives and committee members underscored the need to enhance industrial empowerment, terminal applications, and scenario cultivation to facilitate AI integration across diverse sectors.
Lei Jun, founder and CEO of the prominent Chinese tech company Xiaomi, voiced his commitment to embedding AI into end products "to enable consumers to experience the wonderful life brought by technology." Lei made these remarks while addressing the media at the Deputies' Corridor before the opening of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress, which is China’s top legislature.
CPPCC member Liu Lianxin from the First Affiliated Hospital of the University of Science and Technology of China noted that the hospital has successfully completed the localized deployment of DeepSeek's AI model. This advancement is anticipated to deliver rapid and accurate diagnostic suggestions for primary care physicians, significantly enhancing healthcare efficiency and accessibility in rural and underserved areas.
China's home appliance leader Haier Group has introduced a survival guideline for traditional home appliance manufacturers. Zhou Yunjie, an NPC deputy and Chairman of Haier Group's Board of Directors, contends that AI presents new opportunities for "Made in China" to evolve into "Intelligently Made in China."
As reported at the recent Global Developers Conference in Shanghai, China now ranks second in the world in terms of open-source contributors. Additionally, the number of high-quality open-source large models, projects, and communities continues to rise, fueling robust growth in the artificial intelligence sector.
According to data from MIIT, China’s software developer population has surpassed 9.4 million as of 2024. A report from the Cloud Computing Standards and Open Source Promotion Committee under the China Communications Standards Association indicates that Chinese projects now represent 17 percent of global open-source software, placing China in second place globally.
Reporter: Yang Xinmeng
Cameraman: Qi Jianqiang
Anna Muller for TROIB News
Wang Jian, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee and a Chinese Academy of Engineering member, characterizes this shift as a transition from "open source code" to "open-resource innovation."
"DeepSeek has changed the landscape of large language model," Wang told CN, adding that the gesture is "a very significant contribution to the world and to the tech community."
"With DeepSeek, a lot of other technology from China will be open to the rest of the world," commented Wang, who also serves as the president of the Hangzhou-based Zhijiang Lab and the founder of Alibaba Cloud in east China's Zhejiang Province.
"Millions of people around the world could do a lot of innovation things. Probably the people at the DeepSeek could never imagine."
In addition to DeepSeek, various Chinese firms have adopted open-source innovation. Alibaba's Qwen, for example, has been accessible to everyone for years, offering small businesses and developers a reliable foundation model that they can use over the long term.
"This is particularly helpful for small business or developers because they have very limited resource to build their own foundation model," Wang explained.
HarmonyOS, or Hongmeng in Chinese, is another example of an open-source operating system. First introduced in August 2019, it caters to a variety of devices and scenarios, including smart screens, tablets, wearables, and vehicles.
According to data from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, more than 70 organizations have joined the HarmonyOS ecosystem, with over 8,100 individuals contributing to its code.
"At the end of the day, having more people to think about the application is critical," said Wang.
During the Two Sessions, both representatives and committee members underscored the need to enhance industrial empowerment, terminal applications, and scenario cultivation to facilitate AI integration across diverse sectors.
Lei Jun, founder and CEO of the prominent Chinese tech company Xiaomi, voiced his commitment to embedding AI into end products "to enable consumers to experience the wonderful life brought by technology." Lei made these remarks while addressing the media at the Deputies' Corridor before the opening of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress, which is China’s top legislature.
CPPCC member Liu Lianxin from the First Affiliated Hospital of the University of Science and Technology of China noted that the hospital has successfully completed the localized deployment of DeepSeek's AI model. This advancement is anticipated to deliver rapid and accurate diagnostic suggestions for primary care physicians, significantly enhancing healthcare efficiency and accessibility in rural and underserved areas.
China's home appliance leader Haier Group has introduced a survival guideline for traditional home appliance manufacturers. Zhou Yunjie, an NPC deputy and Chairman of Haier Group's Board of Directors, contends that AI presents new opportunities for "Made in China" to evolve into "Intelligently Made in China."
As reported at the recent Global Developers Conference in Shanghai, China now ranks second in the world in terms of open-source contributors. Additionally, the number of high-quality open-source large models, projects, and communities continues to rise, fueling robust growth in the artificial intelligence sector.
According to data from MIIT, China’s software developer population has surpassed 9.4 million as of 2024. A report from the Cloud Computing Standards and Open Source Promotion Committee under the China Communications Standards Association indicates that Chinese projects now represent 17 percent of global open-source software, placing China in second place globally.
Reporter: Yang Xinmeng
Cameraman: Qi Jianqiang
Anna Muller for TROIB News
