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Apple CEO Tim Cook has praised the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek for its innovative AI models, describing them as excellent during the China Development Forum in Beijing. DeepSeek has made significant strides in the AI sector, notably with its chatbot service application powered by its V3 large language model. The startup achieved the top position in app stores, surpassing OpenAI’s ChatGPT as the most downloaded free app on the App Store. The company’s rapid development of its cost-efficient R1 model has been a focal point of industry discussions. As Apple prepares to introduce Apple Intelligence to the Chinese market, Cook’s endorsement highlights the importance of securing a foothold in China’s competitive tech market.