AI disruptor DeepSeek's next-gen model delayed by Nvidia GPU export restrictions to China — short supply of AI GPUs hinders development

Date: 2025-06-26 21:04:40

DeepSeek's development of its next-gen R2 AI model has reportedly stalled due to a shortage of Nvidia's H20 chips in China, exposing the company's heavy reliance on U.S. hardware and casting uncertainty over the model’s launch timeline.