Why Everyone in AI is Freaking Out About DeepSeek
2025-01-03
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DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, has emerged rapidly as a notable competitor to OpenAI with the release of its open-source language model DeepSeek-R1. This model matches and even exceeds the capabilities of OpenAI's best models at a fraction of the cost, challenging established norms in AI development. The release has triggered widespread discussions, highlighting DeepSeek's ability to break through U.S. export controls and offer powerful AI tools, raising questions about the competitive landscape and ethical considerations of AI technology and open-source distribution.
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