Chinese start-up DeepSeek has recently surged into the spotlight with its new AI chatbot. It’s risen to the top of Apple’s App Store, and has caused a tech sell-off that erased billions from Silicon Valley giants and challenged the notion of America’s tech dominance.
However, users of the chatbot quickly encountered China’s strict censorship and information control. While the AI model provides answers similar to US-based models like OpenAI’s GPT-4, Meta’s Llama, and Google’s Gemini, it shifts when asked about topics restricted in China, reflecting the country’s tight information control.
Concerns are growing that China’s rapid advancements in AI could pose a serious threat to major tech giants in the US and Europe. But what does this mean for the future of AI and the global tech race? Click on to learn how DeepSeek is shaking up the industry and why it has investors on edge.