DeepSeek pauses second funding round discussions weeks after raising $7.4 billion at a $52 billion valuation, raising questions about AI

DeepSeek targets at least 10 billion yuan in a follow-on round at a $71 billion valuation, weeks after closing its $7.4 billion debut raise.

DeepSeek, a prominent AI company, has reportedly informed potential investors that it's temporarily halting its fundraising efforts. This news, as reported by Bloomberg News,…