MIT Technology Review releases 2025 ’50 Smartest Companies’ list, recognizes Deepseek, Game Science and Unitree Robotics

At the EmTech China 2025 Global Technology Summit last Friday, MIT Technology Review unveiled its annual list of the “50 Smartest Companies,” with Deepseek, Game Science, and Unitree Robotics earning spots in the ranking. Deepseek was recognized for achieving world-class model performance at low training costs — a breakthrough in algorithm optimization and resource efficiency that could lower barriers to large-scale AI deployment. Game Science made the list for its game Black Myth: Wukong, which has captivated global audiences with distinctive gameplay and immersive experiences. Unitree Robotics was honored for advancements in core power systems that reduce entry barriers for robotics applications, accelerating the technology’s path to mass adoption. [Shangguan News, in Chinese]