DeepSeek unveils optical compression model to enhance long text processing for AI

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has introduced DeepSeek-OCR, an open-source model accompanied by a research paper that pioneers a novel “optical compression” method aimed at reducing token processing requirements for large language models (LLMs). The technique allows LLMs to manage lengthy texts with up to 20 times less memory consumption, addressing a significant bottleneck in AI performance.

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Taiwan motherboard makers ride AI server boom as spinoffs loom

As AI server deployment accelerates, Taiwan’s four major motherboard manufacturers are experiencing notable shifts in growth momentum and product mix. Following ASRock’s server motherboard and system subsidiary ASRock Rack preparing for a November 2025 IPO, Gigabyte’s Giga Computing is set to follow suit by the end of 2025 at the earliest. These two subsidiaries have become key profit drivers for their parent companies.

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OpenAI diversifies chip suppliers to challenge Nvidia’s infrastructure dominance

OpenAI’s recent chip procurement deals with AMD and Broadcom signal a strategic effort to reduce reliance on Nvidia Corporation, the dominant supplier in the AI hardware space. Although Nvidia maintains about 95% market share in AI chips, market analysts emphasize OpenAI’s need to secure multiple suppliers to meet its massive computing demands.

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Malaysia signals willingness to partner with China and US on rare earth technology

Malaysia has reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with both China and the US to develop rare earth processing technologies, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). The government emphasized its invitation for China to join efforts in building rare earth processing capabilities amid growing global demand and supply concerns. Malaysia possesses significant rare earth resources but lacks the specialized expertise and technology to fully exploit them.

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全球首款量产玻璃基Micro-LED显示屏在天津发布

据科技日报,10月21日,元旭半导体科技(天津)有限公司(以下简称元旭半导体)在天津滨海高新区发布了全球首款量产采用玻璃基像素级集成封装技术的Micro-LED显示屏。这不仅标志着我国在新型显示技术领域实现从“跟跑”到“领跑”的关键跨越,也预示着高端显示市场新纪元的开启。

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