RTR: Chinese AI startup Baichuan raises $300m from Alibaba, Tencent, others

Chinese AI startup, Baichuan, has secured $300 million in funding from investors including Alibaba and Tencent. This follows an earlier $50 million angel round, with other investors including smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi and various investment firms.

The funding comes amidst a surge in interest in generative AI in China, with many startups and tech giants striving to compete with Microsoft-backed OpenAI’s ChatGPT. However, investors have cautioned that a market shakeout is likely due to increasing cost and profit pressures.

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Chinese AI startup Baichuan has raised $300 million from investors including Alibaba and Tencent.
The funding round followed an early $50 million angel round.
Other investors include smartphone maker Xiaomi and various investment firms.
China's interest in generative AI has led to a surge in product and fundraising announcements, with the industry aiming to find a domestic competitor to Microsoft-backed OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

RTR: Chinese AI startup Baichuan raises $300m from Alibaba, Tencent, others - The Loadstar

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