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Exclusive | DeepSeek hired talent from Microsoft’s controversial AI research lab in China

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At least four current DeepSeek employees, including a key department chief, previously worked at Microsoft Research Asia .

Microsoft confirmed having ties to the researchers, but sought to downplay the training they received from the company.

Microsoft requires full-time and internship candidates in China to sign agreements on confidentiality and IP transfer to prevent leaks.

Microsoft had reportedly held internal debates for years on whether to shutter or relocate its AI labs in China .

Cofounder Bill Gates , who cited a desire to tap China ’s “deep pool of intellectual talent” when the lab first opened in 1998 , has reportedly pushed to keep the labs open.

Lawmakers specifically warned Microsoft against maintaining cozy ties with China on AI development.

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