AI success signals new tech shift among startups

As a technology industry reporter for over a decade, I have been closely monitoring the latest developments and trends in the fast-changing tech sector. Chinese artificial intelligence startup Deep-Seek recently became a buzzword and captured widespread attention during the ongoing two sessions.

I marveled at DeepSeek's opensource models' performance in mathematics and natural language reasoning. They are on a par with leading models from US-based OpenAI but at a fraction of the cost typically spent by foreign counterparts.

Last week, an AI agent named Manus created by another Chinese AI startup called Monica.im rapidly gained traction on social media platforms with its ability to handle complex tasks like screening resumes, analyzing stocks and creating websites. The AI agent is more advanced than a chatbot because it doesn't only provide suggestions or answers, but delivers tangible results.