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Report: Anthropic's Claude Mythos Prompted DeepSeek CEO Liang Wenfeng to Seek Funding
According to a report by QbitAI, DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng decided to raise funds after feeling competitive pressure from Anthropic's Claude Mythos model launch.
QbitAI reported on June 29 that DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng decided to initiate a new funding round after feeling competitive pressure from Anthropic's Claude Mythos model. Sources cited in the report indicate that DeepSeek concluded it cannot sustain the AI race without building up its resource reserves.
Claude Mythos is Anthropic's latest large language model, which achieved notable breakthroughs in reasoning and coding capabilities. The model's release is believed to have intensified the competitive landscape, placing direct pressure on DeepSeek, which is known for its open-source approach and cost-efficient models.
According to QbitAI, Liang had previously been cautious about fundraising, but Claude Mythos's performance changed his assessment. DeepSeek has gained significant attention with its cost-effective models and open-source strategy, but faces ongoing challenges in computing power and talent acquisition.
The report comes from QbitAI, a well-known Chinese AI media outlet, citing informed sources. It has not been officially confirmed by DeepSeek.
Why it matters
If the funding round materializes, DeepSeek would gain more resources for model training and talent acquisition, potentially reshaping the funding landscape of China's AI model competition.