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Russian TV Airs Fake Report on DeepSeek’s ‘Soviet Code

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A fabricated Russian news story claiming that China’s DeepSeek AI app is based on secret Soviet code has made its way onto state TV, illustrating a wave of nostalgia in Russia for a bygone era of technological might. The hoax originated from Panorama, a satirical fake news outlet that openly publishes fictional content. The fake report featured an interview with DeepSeek’s founder, Liang Wenfeng, who was quoted as praising Soviet-era programmers and their alleged role in developing the code for the AI startup.

According to the spoof, the DeepSeek code was allegedly created in 1985 by a team led by Viktor Glushkov, a renowned Soviet scientist credited with developing the first personal computer in the Soviet Union in the 1960s. Glushkov was also behind the creation of a data-processing network designed to manage the Soviet planned economy, which some argue contained early features of artificial intelligence.

Despite its fictional nature, the story gained traction, appearing on Rossiya One, a national state television channel, as if it were genuine news. It was further amplified on social media, with prominent figures like Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov sharing the report, calling the Soviet Union “the most educated and advanced country”—a post that was later deleted.

Russia’s domestic AI landscape, however, lags behind its global competitors, ranking 31st out of 83 nations for AI implementation, investment, and innovation, according to the Global AI Index by UK-based Tortoise Media. Russia not only trails technological giants like the United States and China but also faces stiff competition from other BRICS members like India and Brazil. Despite boasting two significant domestic AI models, Russia closely monitors China’s AI advancements, particularly the success of DeepSeek’s recent models, which have shaken up the global tech scene.

Communist China Celebrates 75th Anniversary Amid Economic Struggles

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As China celebrates its 75th anniversary, the mood across the country remains somber despite a sudden stock market surge. Over the past year, China’s economy has faced persistent challenges: rising unemployment among youth, salary cuts, a shrinking middle-class, and a collapsing housing market. Many fear the country may be entering its own “garbage time of history,” a reference to a basketball game’s unwinnable final moments. This pessimism starkly contrasts with the optimism from just five years ago, when many expected China to soon surpass the U.S. as the world’s largest economy.

In an effort to regain momentum, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has recently approved stimulus measures aimed at reviving the economy. The government announced cash handouts, employment subsidies, and measures to encourage lending, resulting in a stock market surge. Yet, experts caution that these short-term measures are insufficient to address the country’s deeper structural problems, including its reliance on an investment-led growth model, an oversaturated housing market, and a shrinking workforce.

The housing market, which accounts for 70% of household wealth, has been particularly devastating. Despite easing restrictions on home purchases, property prices continue to fall, leaving many households with significant losses. Adding to the challenges, China’s population has been shrinking for two years, further dampening demand in the real estate sector.

China’s youth are especially disillusioned, with buzzwords like “lying flat” and “letting it rot” reflecting growing resistance to societal pressures. Youth unemployment hit a record 18.8%, and many young people see limited prospects for upward mobility. This presents a challenge for the Communist Party, which has long relied on economic growth for its legitimacy.

Despite these hurdles, China’s stock market is experiencing a sudden rebound. However, analysts warn that the real economy remains fragile. Stimulating the stock market may temporarily boost sentiment, but fundamental reforms, including more robust social welfare and efforts to shift toward a consumption-led economy, are necessary to sustain long-term growth.