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DeepSeek and China’s AI boom are increasingly powered by state money

Government-linked investors in China went from backing fewer than 10 AI deals annually before 2018 to more than 140 in 2025, reshaping who controls the future of AI.

By Lily Mae Lazarus· Fortune· 5 months ago· 2 min read
DeepSeek and China’s AI boom are increasingly powered by state money