Published on 02/03/2026 10:24 AM
Forget DeepSeek. China’s already released 5 new AI models and UBS prefers this oneMiniMax's M2.5 AI model rivals Claude Opus 4.6 at one-tenth the price, driving developer adoption. UBS rates MiniMax a buy, citing global market potential and diverse AI tools.By CNBC Pro | Evelyn Cheng |CNBC March 2, 2026, 10:24:25 AM IST (Published)As speculation over a new version of the DeepSeek AI model grows, several other Chinese tech companies have released their own generative artificial intelligence models in the past few weeks.Continue Reading with CNBC-TV18 Access MembershipPriority Access and Networking: CNBC-TV18's flagship events Interaction with CNBC-TV18's journalists Webinars & LIVE Q&As with India Inc. Leaders Exclusive CNBC-TV18 studio & newsroom tours Premium business insights, expert opinions & analysis Curated lifestyle privileges & offers