DeepSeek Shakes AI Markets, Triggering Tech Stock Sell-Off
DeepSeek搅动AI市场，引发科技股抛售
Asian tech stocks tumbled as Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek unveiled its R1 model, challenging Silicon Valley’s AI dominance. Nvidia partner Advantest fell 8.8%, while China‘s SMIC dropped 2.9%. Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen likened the moment to AI’s “Sputnik moment.” DeepSeek’s rapid rise has sparked debate on AI investment efficiency, raising doubts about massive chip spending. Tokyo markets saw sharp sell-offs in AI-exposed firms like Furukawa Electric, down 11.3%. Analysts suggest the downturn reflects growing recognition of China’s AI advancements, unsettling investors banking on US-led innovation.
亚洲科技股下跌，因中国AI初创公司DeepSeek推出R1模型，挑战硅谷AI主导地位。英伟达合作伙伴Advantest大跌8.8%，中国芯片龙头中芯国际下滑2.9%。风险投资家马克·安德森称这是AI的“斯普特尼克时刻”。DeepSeek的迅速崛起引发对AI投资效率的讨论，使巨额芯片支出前景存疑。东京市场AI概念股遭抛售，Furukawa Electric暴跌11.3%。分析人士认为，这一跌势反映出投资者逐渐意识到中国AI技术的进步，动摇了对美国主导创新的信心。
