> R1's release during President Trump’s inauguration last week is clearly intended to rattle the public’s confidence in the United States’ AI leadership during a pivotal moment in US policy, mirroring Huawei's product launch during former Secretary Raimondo's China visit.
Interesting. I hadn’t thought of that, but in retrospect it does seem obvious. I have to applaud the Chinese government for their successful timing and strategic decision making, since it is having the intended effect.