Just as the AI industry was catching up with the launch of the DeepSeek AI R1 model in January, sources divulged that the Hangzhou-based company is planning to release the R2 model as early as possible. The company was previously aiming to launch the R2 model in May.
DeepSeek expects the R2 model to exhibit better coding and reasoning capabilities in multiple languages. The R1 model, which was built cost-effectively using relatively less powerful GPUs, triggered a $1 trillion sell-off in US and European markets.
The speculation around the R2 model could potentially drive further volatility in America’s AI landscape as investors question the narrative that US-based AI companies require hundreds of billions of dollars to develop AI systems.
“The launch of DeepSeek’s R2 model could be a pivotal moment in the AI industry. DeepSeek’s success at creating cost-effective AI models would likely spur companies worldwide to accelerate their own efforts … breaking the stranglehold of the few dominant players in the field.”
-said Vijayasimha Alilughatta, COO Zensar.
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10. Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAI)
Number of Hedge Fund Followers: N/A
Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAI) integrates AI, computer vision tech, and proprietary ML in drone imagery processing solutions to facilitate the rapid identification of explosives threats. The company’s products are built on a cloud-based ecosystem and powered by Amazon Web Services to offer a much safer alternative to traditional human-based threat detection methods. The company claims that its AI models have analyzed 1 million drone images in Ukraine, locating over 20,000 explosive remnants of war across 4,355 hectares.
On February 25th, Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAI) announced that it signed a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) to use the company’s patented AI-powered drone image processing technology, SpotlightAI, to innovate next-gen demining survey methodologies and training programs.
“Safe Pro is proud to collaborate with KPI, one of the foremost research institutions of its kind in Ukraine and with its talented team who are dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge innovations such as our AI-powered small object threat detection technology into a truly modern approach to demining.”
-said Dan Erdberg, Chairman and CEO of Safe Pro Group Inc.
9. Primech Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:PMEC)
Number of Hedge Fund Followers: 1
Primech Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:PMEC) is a leading provider of technology-driven, smart solutions and products used in the cleaning and maintenance of public and private facilities.
On February 25th, Primech Holdings Ltd.’s (NASDAQ:PMEC) subsidiary, Primech AI Pte. Ltd., announced it was accepted in THE GEAR Community Access Programme at The Kajima Lab, which will give it access to next-gen facilities, an evolving ecosystem of industry leaders, and the opportunity to demonstrate its autonomous clearing solutions and accelerate their development and adoption.
“Joining The GEAR Community Access Programme represents a significant opportunity for Primech AI to collaborate with industry leaders and further enhance our robotics solutions. This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to revolutionize the cleaning industry through technological innovation, particularly through our HYTRON autonomous cleaning robots.”
-said Charles Ng, Chief Operating Officer of Primech AI.