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Deepseek’s AI Breakthrough: China’s Strongest Yet, But Is The Hype Overblown?

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 11, 2025

The recent release of Deepseek’s artificial intelligence model has sent ripples through the tech world, with Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, calling it “probably China’s best work.” However, despite the accolades, he cautioned that the company hasn’t unveiled any groundbreaking scientific advancements.

Key Points to Know

In a move that stirred up global markets, Deepseek, a Chinese AI company, published a paper last month claiming its AI model was trained at a fraction of the cost of leading players like OpenAI and on less powerful Nvidia systems. This announcement ignited a significant market sell-off, raising questions about the massive investment tech giants are making in AI infrastructure.

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Hassabis acknowledged the model’s impressive engineering, praising it as “probably the best work I’ve seen from China.” Speaking at an event in Paris before the AI Action Summit, Hassabis emphasized that while Deepseek’s achievement is noteworthy, it doesn’t represent any major technological leap. “It’s not a huge change from what we’ve seen before,” he remarked.

The Bigger Picture

Despite the media frenzy surrounding Deepseek, Hassabis stressed that there are no new scientific breakthroughs in the model, with the company relying on established AI techniques. “The hype is a bit exaggerated,” he added, pointing out that although the engineering is strong, there’s no fundamental shift in the technology.

Deepseek’s claims about its cost-efficiency and chip usage have been met with skepticism. Experts question whether the Chinese company’s development costs are as low as they suggest, with some analysts suspecting that the actual expenses could be much higher.

Looking Ahead: AGI On The Horizon

The industry has long debated when artificial general intelligence (AGI)—AI that exceeds human intelligence—will come to fruition. Hassabis believes we’re on the brink of achieving it, estimating that AGI could be just five years away. “We’re very close now,” he said. “It would be extraordinary, and society needs to be ready for it.”

While many industry leaders, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, share a sense of optimism about AGI’s imminent arrival, there are significant risks associated with its development. The idea of humans losing control over their creations remains a major concern, echoed by AI pioneers like Max Tegmark and Joshua Bengio.

The Road Ahead

As the AI race continues to heat up, Deepseek’s AI model has brought China into the conversation as a serious contender on the global stage. While the hype around the company may be inflated, its role in the shifting landscape of artificial intelligence cannot be ignored. The next few years will determine whether Deepseek’s advancements are just a stepping stone or the beginning of a truly transformative era in AI.

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Foreign Firms Contribute €3.5 Billion To Cyprus Economy In 2023

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 12, 2025

Recent Eurostat data reveals that Cyprus remains an outlier within the European Union, where foreign-controlled companies contribute minimally to the nation’s employment figures and economic output. While these enterprises have a substantial impact in other member states, in Cyprus they account for only 10 percent of all jobs, a figure comparable only to Italy and marginally higher than Greece’s 8 percent.

Employment Impact

The report highlights that foreign-controlled companies in Cyprus employ 32,119 individuals out of a total workforce that, across the EU, reaches 24,145,727. In contrast, countries such as Luxembourg boast a 45 percent job share in foreign-controlled firms, with Slovakia and the Czech Republic following closely at 28 percent.

Economic Output Analysis

In terms of economic contribution, these enterprises generated a total value added of €3.5 billion in Cyprus, a small fraction compared to the overall EU total of €2.39 trillion. Notably, Ireland leads with 71 percent of its value added stemming from foreign-controlled firms, followed by Luxembourg at 61 percent and Slovakia at 50 percent. On the lower end, France, Italy, Greece, and Germany exhibit values below 20 percent.

Domestic Versus Foreign Ownership

The data underscores Cyprus’s heavy reliance on domestically controlled enterprises for both employment and economic output. However, it is important to note that certain businesses might be owned by foreign nationals who have established companies under Cypriot jurisdiction. As a result, these firms are classified as domestically controlled despite having foreign ownership or management components.

Conclusion

This analysis emphasizes the unique role that foreign-controlled enterprises play within the Cypriot economy. While their overall impact is limited compared to some EU counterparts, the presence of these companies continues to contribute significantly to the island’s economic landscape.