Apple CEO Praises DeepSeek's AI, Highlighting "Innovation That Drives Efficiency"

Apple CEO Praises DeepSeek's AI, Highlighting "Innovation That Drives Efficiency"

Apple CEO Tim Cook publicly acknowledged DeepSeek's AI models, praising their "innovation that drives efficiency," during a recent earnings call. This unexpected commendation comes amidst swirling controversy surrounding DeepSeek, including allegations of intellectual property theft and questions about the true cost of their AI development. Cook's remarks offer a glimpse into Apple's complex AI strategy and its openness to exploring partnerships beyond its current reliance on OpenAI. Cook's Compliment and Apple's Hybrid AI Approach Responding to an analyst's query about the impact of DeepSeek's AI models on Apple's profit margins, Cook emphasized the importance of innovation that enhances efficiency. He stated, "In general, I think innovation that drives efficiency is a good thing. And, you know, that’s what you see in that model." This seemingly simple statement carries significant weight, considering the context. DeepSeek is a Chines…