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DeepSeek reportedly raises $15B days after US restrictions

DeepSeek secures a $15 billion funding round, one of China’s largest, amid U.S. national‑security restrictions. The capital influx signals strong investor confidence despite the U.S. order for federal agencies to drop its technology. Developers should note the geopolitical tension that could affect access to DeepSeek’s models and APIs.

TechCrunch AI·Oct 22, 2026

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