DeepSeek is expanding its infrastructure capabilities by hiring civil engineers for data center operations, signaling a move towards greater control over its computing resources. Meanwhile, Lin Junyang, formerly of Alibaba's Qwen, has launched Pragmatik Labs (语用科技) with significant backing, aiming to develop next-generation AI agents. The company is reportedly valued at $2 billion pre-funding, with potential to exceed $5 billion in its next round. AI
IMPACT DeepSeek's infrastructure push suggests a trend towards greater self-sufficiency in compute for AI labs, while the launch of Pragmatik Labs highlights continued investment and focus on advanced AI agents.
RANK_REASON DeepSeek's infrastructure expansion and the launch of a new AI agent company with significant funding and high valuation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=1.0]
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