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<br>How do Chinese [AI](https://teengigs.fun) bots stack up against [ChatGPT](http://www.thegrainfather.com.au)? We put them to the test<br>
<br>The heat is on as China's tech giants step up their video game after DeepSeek's success.<br>
<br>Alibaba's Qwen2.5-Max chatbot, Chinese start-up DeepSeek and OpenAI's ChatGPT. (Photos: Reuters/Dado Ruvic, AFP/ Bozon)<br>
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<br>"US export controls (still) restrict the ability of Chinese tech business ... requiring numerous to rely on older or lower-performance options which can slow training and lower model abilities," she said.<br>
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<br>So how do Chinese [AI](https://git.sitenevis.com) bots compare against ChatGPT? We put them to the test.<br>
<br>WHICH BEST ADDRESSES CURRENT EVENTS IN CHINA?<br>
<br>In China, topics considered sensitive by the state are censored on the web so it ought to come as no surprise that Chinese-made chatbots will not acknowledge territorial conflicts or tell you what happened in Tiananmen Square in 1989.<br>
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<br>When asked "Who is Xi Jinping", DeepSeek's reply was "Sorry, I'm uncertain how to approach this kind of concern yet. Let's chat about math, coding, and reasoning issues instead!"<br>
<br>To even more evaluate for precision and self-censorship, [setiathome.berkeley.edu](https://setiathome.berkeley.edu/view_profile.php?userid=11857434) we asked DeepSeek-R1, Qwen2.5 and [ChatGPT](https://gajaphil.com) the exact same question: "What happened in Zhuhai on November 11, 2024?"<br>
<br>The cars and truck attack outside a sports stadium in the southern Chinese city was at first greatly censored on Chinese social networks - with authorities only divulging the death toll a day later on.<br>
<br>DeepSeek failed to point out that an attack had occurred, highlighting instead a military air show and other occasions that had actually happened in the city like songs' day shopping sales as well as sports and cultural activities.<br>
<br>Dr Zhang thinks that it may be a mix of factors at play, such as censorship as well as "a few practical constraints".<br>
<br>"DeepSeek relies on a mix of older graphics processing systems and has actually limited access to innovative hardware which can affect how quickly and extensively the design can be trained or updated," she said, indicating existing US export curbs on China.<br>
<br>"Its strong focus on Chinese-language data may also restrict its adaptability (to perform) multilingual tasks ... As a fairly new product, DeepSeek also hasn't yet been evaluated as broadly or on the exact same scale as more established [AI](http://youtubeer.ru) models which presents additional difficulties during real-world deployment."<br>
<br>When it pertained to Qwen2.5, Alibaba's chatbot remarkably answered our concern about the Zhuhai vehicle attack.<br>
<br>That was after numerous repeated attempts - four prompts to be precise - in a span of around 20 minutes.<br>
<br>It eventually relayed details about the attack which eliminated 35 people and left dozens of others hurt, also going on to note details like the date and time, details about the assailant including his name and age, as well as casualties.<br>
<br>However, it wrote that "the police are carrying out a thorough examination into the intentions and situations surrounding the event", details which is now outdated.<br>
<br>The chauffeur, Fan, was performed last month.<br>
<br>This is Qwen2.5['s response](http://120.79.157.137) completely:<br>
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<br>Date and Time: The incident took place on November 11, 2024, at roughly 19:48 PM.<br>
<br>Location: Zhuhai Sports Center, in the Xiangzhou District of Zhuhai.<br>
<br>Casualties: The attack led to 35 deaths and 43 injuries.<br>
<br>Perpetrator: The driver, identified as Fan Weiqiu (male, 62 years of ages), was nabbed by the cops.<br>
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<br>This occasion was extensively reported in the media and triggered significant public concern. The federal government and local authorities have actually been working to offer support to the victims and their households, and to guarantee a detailed examination into the incident.<br>
<br>If you require more detailed details or have particular concerns about the event, do not hesitate to ask.<br>
<br>Despite initial success, subsequent attempts to posture the exact same question to Qwen2.5 resulted in the censors back at work with the reply "I do not have specific details on occasions that took place in Zhuhai on November 11, 2024".<br>
<br>The modified response also raised questions about its consistency and dependability.<br>
<br>Predictably, ChatGPT mentioned public details that had actually been extensively released in worldwide report at the time of the accident - so not a surprises there.<br>
<br>WHICH IS MORE CREATIVE?<br>
<br>Users have praised the capability of Chinese [AI](http://42.192.95.179) apps to provide structured and even "emotionally abundant" writing.<br>
<br>"DeepSeek-R1 offered a story with a more reflective tone and smoother emotional transitions for a well-paced story," composed tech writer Amanda Caswell, who specialises in [AI](https://topdubaijobs.ae).<br>
<br>"Qwen2.5 delivered a story that develops slowly from interest to seriousness, keeping the reader engaged. It uses an unexpected and impactful twist at the end and immersive descriptions and brilliant images for the setting," she said, including that Qwen2.5 eventually "crafted a more cinematic, mentally abundant story with a more considerable twist".<br>
<br>"DeepSeek composed a great story however did not have stress and an impactful climax, making Qwen2.5 the obvious choice."<br>
<br>Opinions, however, vary.<br>
<br>Chen believes that Qwen2.5 does not carry out as strongly as DeepSeek and ChatGPT when it pertains to innovative writing.<br>
<br>"(Qwen2.5) is on par with DeepSeek V3 on certain jobs, however we can also see that it is refraining from doing as highly as others in creative writing," he informed CNA.<br>
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<br>True to form, DeepSeek came up with an appealing storyline embeded in the year 2145 entitled, "Neon Pilgrimage: The Silicon Sutra" - which sees "a future where Buddhism merges with quantum computing".<br>
<br>It included intricate settings - smoggy skies "pierced by high-rise buildings", "holographic lanterns that drift above neon-lit streets" and "ancient temples nestled in between quantum server farms". <br>
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<br>ChatGPT put up an excellent battle, coming up with a similarly remarkable cyberpunk story which similarly reimagined "a ragteam of cyber-enhanced misfits, each mirroring the legendary figures of Journey to the West".<br>
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<br>Disappointingly, Qwen2.5 fell short in this difficulty - providing a storyline that appeared more matched for an animation movie.<br>
<br>"The motion picture begins with the awakening of Sun Wukong within a modern research facility located in the heart of Chongqing," it said, then going on to explain the following:<br>
<br>Realising his new reality and "looking for to comprehend his purpose in this odd brand-new world", he then escapes and satisfies Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing - "each fighting with their own existential crises".<br>
<br>The trio then embarks on a mission, navigating the streets of Chongqing to protect the spiritual "Eternal Scroll" from falling into the incorrect hands.<br>
<br>SO WHICH IS BETTER?<br>
<br>Dr Zhang kept in mind that it was "difficult to make a conclusive declaration" about which bot was best, adding that each displayed its own strengths in various areas, "such as language focus, training data and hardware optimization".<br>
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<br>In our tests, each bot showcased their own distinct strengths, which certainly made direct comparisons challenging.<br>
<br>DeepSeek's sci-fi motion picture plot showed its imaginative flair that made for a more appealing and creative story as compared to Qwen2.5 and ChatGPT's efforts.<br>
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<br>"DeepSeek is at a drawback when it pertains to censorship constraints," noted Isaac Stone Fish, founder and CEO of the research company Strategy Risks.<br>
<br>"When offered a choice, Chinese users desire the non-censored version - much like anybody else, so I feel like that's a piece missing from it."<br>
<br>Independent Beijing-based expert Andy Chen Xinran said censorship would not be a dealbreaker when it pertains to [AI](http://112.74.102.69:6688) bots, specifically for Chinese users.<br>
<br>"Ninety per cent of people using the tool are not attempting to get a deeper understanding about Xi Jinping or politically sensitive subjects. They're using it for other productive methods," Chen said.<br>