DeepSeek increased its registered capital to RMB15 million from RMB10 million. Founder Liang Wenfeng raised his subscribed capital to RMB5.1 million, boosting his stake to 34% from 1%. The move comes as reports suggest the AI startup may be launching its first external fundraising, with Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group potentially participating.

US consumer confidence rose to 92.8 in April from 92.2, beating expectations of 89, with improved six-month outlook offsetting weaker current conditions. The rise may reflect labor market stabilization and a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, despite cost and geopolitical concerns. Hiring rebounded and layoffs remain limited. Still, confidence is subdued; job fears persist, though expectations for employment and income improved.

谷歌允許美國國防部在機密環境中使用人工智能工具。（華爾街日報）