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DeepSeek, the breakthrough Chinese chatbot that caught the world's attention in January, was just the first hint of that ambition. Money is pouring into AI businesses seeking more capital, fuelling domestic competition. There are more than 4,500 firms developing and selling AI, schools in the capital Beijing are introducing AI courses for primary and secondary students later this year, and universities have increased the number of places available for students studying AI.

"DeepSeek has been such an amazing counsellor. It has helped me look at things from different perspectives and does a better job than the paid counselling services I have tried," says Holly, who asked for her real name to be withheld to protect her privacy. From writing reports and Excel formulas to planning trips, workouts and learning new skills, AI apps have found their way into many people's lives across the world.

10月9日早，备受期待的2024年亚洲数据中心世界博览会(Data Centre World Asia)于新加坡滨海湾金沙开幕，吸引了来自世界各地的行业领袖和创新者，展示数据中心技术和解决方案的最新进展。今年，逾400家参展商和200名演讲者将参展和参会，涉及从绿色能源解决方案，人工智能集成，增强数据安全和跨境连接等主题。

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