Tim Cook’s Light Praise for DeepSeek: More Diplomacy Than Endorsement

During his latest visit to China, Apple CEO Tim Cook praised DeepSeek's AI technology, calling its Large Language Models 'excellent.' However, this praise was minimal and came during a broader trip that included attending the annual China Development Forum in Beijing. The article suggests that Cook’s comments should be interpreted as politeness rather than an endorsement or indication of a future partnership between Apple and DeepSeek. Additionally, the article highlights that Cook had more effusive praise for Chinese developers' creativity, indicating that his comments about DeepSeek were likely part of broader diplomatic gestures.