Why Microsoft, Facebook-parent Meta are sticking with massive AI investments despite DeepSeek challenge

Microsoft and Meta CEOs defended their significant investments in AI amidst claims by Chinese startup DeepSeek of achieving similar performance at much lower costs. Satya Nadella and Mark Zuckerberg emphasized that heavy investments in AI infrastructure are strategically necessary. Despite DeepSeek's rapid advancement causing market jitters, US tech leaders argue its costs might be underreported.

Why Microsoft, Facebook-parent Meta are sticking with massive AI investments despite DeepSeek challenge
Microsoft and Meta CEOs defended their significant investments in AI amidst claims by Chinese startup DeepSeek of achieving similar performance at much lower costs. Satya Nadella and Mark Zuckerberg emphasized that heavy investments in AI infrastructure are strategically necessary. Despite DeepSeek's rapid advancement causing market jitters, US tech leaders argue its costs might be underreported.