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Huawei unveils censorship-optimized DeepSeek model with Zhejiang University

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Huawei announced it has co-developed a new safety-focused version of DeepSeek, trained to block politically sensitive or harmful content in line with Chinese government regulations requiring AI to reflect “socialist values.” The model, named DeepSeek-R1-Safe, was trained using 1,000 Huawei Ascend AI chips in partnership with Zhejiang University, though DeepSeek and its founder Liang Wenfeng were not directly involved.

The move underscores how China’s AI industry is embracing and modifying DeepSeek’s open-source R1 model, which stunned global markets earlier this year for its sophistication and low reported training costs. Chinese companies like Baidu have already adopted strict filtering in their AI chatbots, such as Ernie Bot, to avoid sensitive political topics.

Huawei claimed DeepSeek-R1-Safe achieved “nearly 100% success” in blocking toxic content, politically sensitive discussions, and incitement to illegal activities. However, the success rate dropped to 40% under disguised prompts, such as role-play or coded inputs. On average, its comprehensive defense rate was 83%, outperforming competitors like Alibaba’s Qwen-235B and the larger DeepSeek-R1-671B by 8–15%.

Huawei said the new model maintained strong performance, with less than a 1% drop compared to the original DeepSeek-R1, despite the added safety layers.

The launch comes during Huawei’s annual Connect conference in Shanghai, where the company also revealed detailed chipmaking roadmaps and new computing power initiatives—part of China’s broader effort to reduce reliance on U.S. technologies while aligning AI systems with domestic political and social controls.

Malaysia Denies Government Role in AI Project Involving Huawei Ascend Chips

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Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has officially clarified that the government is not involved in a reported artificial intelligence project using Huawei’s Ascend chips, distancing itself from earlier reports suggesting official backing.

The clarification follows local media coverage on Monday that claimed Malaysian firm Skyvast Corporation would deploy Huawei’s Ascend AI chips in a domestic initiative. In response, MITI stated the project “was not developed, endorsed, or coordinated by the Government of Malaysia, nor does it form part of any Government-to-Government agreement or nationally mandated technology programme.”

Huawei, for its part, told Reuters that it has not sold any Ascend chips in Malaysia, and that the Malaysian government has made no such purchases. The Chinese tech giant developed the Ascend line after being cut off from U.S. suppliers, positioning the chips as domestic alternatives amid Washington’s escalating export restrictions on advanced semiconductors, particularly from Nvidia.

The Malaysian ministry also reaffirmed its commitment to complying with international export control laws, national security regulations, and guidance from global regulatory bodies. The statement appears aimed at avoiding diplomatic friction amid growing U.S. scrutiny over AI-related tech flows involving China.

Skyvast Corporation has not responded to requests for comment.

The backtracking highlights the sensitivity of semiconductor and AI technology partnerships in the current geopolitical climate, especially as countries weigh alignment with U.S.-led technology sanctions while maintaining ties with Chinese tech firms.

China Threatens Legal Action Over U.S. Chip Restrictions Targeting Huawei

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China has issued a sharp warning, stating that it may pursue legal consequences against individuals or organizations that participate in enforcing or complying with U.S. restrictions aimed at limiting the use of advanced Chinese semiconductors.

The statement, released by China’s Ministry of Commerce, comes in response to new U.S. guidance issued last week. That guidance warned companies they may violate U.S. export controls if they use Ascend AI chips made by Shenzhen-based tech giant Huawei.

China accused the U.S. of engaging in “discriminatory restrictive measures” and warned of “corresponding legal liabilities” for those who assist or implement such policies. The ministry urged Washington to respect international trade laws and to stop actions that disrupt global supply chains or unfairly target Chinese firms.

The escalation reflects mounting tensions in the global tech war between the U.S. and China. Huawei, which has long been a focal point in this dispute, continues to face export restrictions over alleged national security concerns. The new U.S. advisory targets the AI segment — a crucial area of technological competition — where Huawei’s Ascend chips are gaining traction.

While the Chinese statement did not specify what form legal action might take, the warning suggests that Beijing could respond with domestic legal challenges or retaliatory trade and regulatory measures against companies perceived as cooperating with U.S. sanctions.