Hirundo and Lazarus AI realign DeepSeek open-weight models for the West

Western startups and developers are increasingly adopting open-weight artificial intelligence models from Chinese companies due to their low cost and strong capabilities. To mitigate security concerns and geopolitical fears, startups such as Hirundo and Lazarus AI are realigning these models by editing their weights, removing mandatory censorship, and adjusting their values to match Western standards. However, researchers and industry experts debate whether universal alignment is possible or necessary, noting that regional context dictates how AI systems should be adapted. Open article →