Chinese startup DeepSeek has launched its R1 large language model, built on custom hardware that significantly reduces energy consumption. The model delivers performance comparable to leading US counterparts but at roughly 70% lower cost, making it an economical alternative for enterprises and developers. With ambitions to commercialize globally, DeepSeek aims to challenge Western dominance in AI, positioning itself as a cost-efficient, high-performance contender in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape. Early industry watchers are keenly observing its impact.

eBay has launched ChatGPT Enterprise for 10,000 of its sellers to enhance efficiency in listings, performance analytics, and customer communications. The AI-powered platform helps sellers streamline content creation, gain actionable insights from sales data, and maintain consistent messaging. Early user feedback highlights notable time savings and improved operational consistency. This rollout is part of eBay’s broader strategy to integrate AI across its platform, aiming to support sellers, improve performance, and modernize the overall marketplace experience.