Newest AI from Chinese startup DeepSeek claims it can outperform leading models for a fraction of the cost. Google Gemini and ChatGPT say proceed with caution.

In theory, any AI alternative that consumes fewer resources should be better for the environment. Yet when Salon reached out to experts about the potential promise in DeepSeek’s potential “Sputnik” moment (to quote billionaire software developer Marc Andreessen), they expressed cautious optimism.

While U.S. AI labs have faced criticism, they’ve at least attempted to establish safety guidelines. DeepSeek, on the other hand, has been silent on AI safety. If they have even one AI safety researcher, it’s not widely known.

DeepSeek blends hedge-fund-level financing, open-source ambition, and a deep-rooted mission to surpass human intelligence, all while managing to outshine established names like OpenAI. Yet, with such rapid growth come questions.

China’s DeepSeek has unveiled an AI model as advanced as Silicon Valley’s models but at a fraction of the cost. This has impacted global markets, raised concerns about AI regulation, and security risks,

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OpenAI launched ChatGPT 2 years ago. When OpenAI chatbot entered the market, technology across the world was lagging. During that time, China was left far behind in the race for Artificial Intelligence.