By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
CTN News-Chiang Rai TimesCTN News-Chiang Rai TimesCTN News-Chiang Rai Times
  • Home
  • Chiang Rai News
  • News
    • Crime
    • Northern Thailand
    • Southern Thailand
    • News Asia
    • India
    • China
    • World News
  • Business
    • Sponsored
    • PR News
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyles
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Social Media
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Weather
Reading: China’s DeepSeek AI Chatbot Surpasses OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
CTN News-Chiang Rai TimesCTN News-Chiang Rai Times
Font ResizerAa
  • Chiang Rai News
  • Regonal News
  • Politics
  • Northern Thailand
  • Crime
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Weather
  • Home
  • Chiang Rai News
  • News
    • Crime
    • Northern Thailand
    • Southern Thailand
    • News Asia
    • India
    • China
    • World News
  • Business
    • Sponsored
    • PR News
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyles
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Social Media
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Weather
Follow US
  • Advertise
  • Advertise
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
CTN News-Chiang Rai Times > Tech > China’s DeepSeek AI Chatbot Surpasses OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Tech

China’s DeepSeek AI Chatbot Surpasses OpenAI’s ChatGPT

Geoff Thomas
Last updated: January 28, 2025 6:34 am
Geoff Thomas - Freelance Journalist
5 months ago
Share
DeepSeek
Analysts note that DeepSeek’s low-cost approach has caught the market off guard.
SHARE

China’s DeepSeek app, introduced just last week, has quickly surpassed competitors like OpenAI’s ChatGPT to become the top free app download in the US. The rise of DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through the market, with shares of major US tech companies taking a hit.

Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta all experienced significant declines in their stock prices on Monday, reflecting the growing concerns among investors. DeepSeek also revealed on Monday that it would temporarily limit new user registrations due to “widespread malicious attacks” targeting its platform.

What sets DeepSeek apart is its development cost. Reports indicate that the chatbot was created for a fraction of what competitors have spent, sparking debates about the future of AI leadership in the US and the scale of investments required from American companies moving forward.

DeepSeek-V3 model

Meanwhile, OpenAI and other firms recently announced a collective commitment to invest $500 billion in building AI infrastructure in the US. In one of his early announcements after returning to office, former President Donald Trump described the initiative as the largest AI infrastructure project in history, aimed at keeping the US at the forefront of technology.

DeepSeek operates using the open-source DeepSeek-V3 model, which developers claim was trained for just $6 million—a stark contrast to the billions invested by others. However, these figures have been met with scepticism from some in the AI field. The developers credit existing technology and open-source code, which allows free use, modification, and distribution, as key factors in reducing costs.

The app’s emergence comes as the US restricts the export of advanced chip technology to China, pushing Chinese developers to explore alternative methods. By sharing resources and experimenting with new approaches, they’ve created AI models that require less computing power and lower costs, potentially reshaping the industry.

Since the launch of DeepSeek-R1 earlier this month, the company has claimed its model performs on par with OpenAI’s latest offerings in tasks like math, coding, and language reasoning. Marc Andreessen, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist and advisor to Trump, referred to DeepSeek-R1 as “AI’s Sputnik moment,” likening its impact to the Soviet Union’s surprise 1957 satellite launch.

Markets caught off guard

DeepSeek’s sudden popularity has rattled financial markets. Nvidia’s stock dropped nearly 17%, Broadcom fell more than 17%, and other tech giants like Microsoft and Alphabet also saw declines. In Europe, ASML, a Dutch chip equipment maker, fell over 7%, while Siemens Energy saw its shares plunge by 20%.

Analysts note that DeepSeek’s low-cost approach has caught the market off guard. Fiona Cincotta, a senior market analyst at City Index, told the BBC that it raises concerns about rivals’ profitability, especially given their massive spending on expensive AI infrastructure.

Vey-Sern Ling, a technology equity advisor based in Singapore, warned that this could disrupt the entire AI investment landscape. However, Citi analysts pointed out that restricted access to advanced chips could slow down China’s progress while US firms maintain an edge with superior hardware availability.

DeepSeek also confirmed cyberattacks targeted it, stating that new registrations would be temporarily paused to maintain stable service for existing users.

The company was founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, an information and electronic engineering graduate from Hangzhou, China. Liang, who also founded the hedge fund backing DeepSeek, reportedly stockpiled Nvidia A100 chips before they were banned for export to China. This substantial inventory—estimated at around 50,000 units—helped launch DeepSeek by combining these chips with more affordable, importable alternatives.

Liang recently attended a meeting with industry leaders and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. In an interview last year, Liang expressed surprise at the focus on pricing, explaining that the company calculated costs and set prices accordingly without expecting such significant attention.

Related News:

China Cracks Down on Unauthorized ChatGPT Access

 

TAGGED:ChatGPTdeepseek
Share This Article
Facebook Email Print
ByGeoff Thomas
Freelance Journalist
Follow:
Geoff Thomas is an award winning journalist known for his sharp insights and no-nonsense reporting style. Over the years he has worked for Reuters and the Canadian Press covering everything from political scandals to human interest stories. He brings a clear and direct approach to his work.
Previous Article dior Thailand Dior Thailand Opens French Maison Gold House in Bangkok
Next Article WWE 2K25 Reveals Roman Reigns as Cover Star, New Features, and Editions WWE 2K25 Reveals Roman Reigns as Cover Star, New Features, and Editions

SOi Dog FOundation

Trending News

Trump Declares Israel-Iran Ceasefire
Trump Announces Israel-Iran Ceasefire 24 Hours After US Strikes on Nuclear Sites
World News
2.4-Ton Crystal Meth, Thailand, Rayong
Authorities in Thailand Seize 2.4 Tons of Crystal Meth Worth $91 Million
Crime
Thailand's PM Declares War on Cambodia's Cyber Criminals
Thailand’s PM Declares War on Cambodia’s Cyber Criminals
News
Chiang Mai Poised to Become Asia’s New Entertainment Hub
Chiang Mai Poised to Become Asia’s New Entertainment Hub
Entertainment

Make Optimized Content in Minutes

rightblogger

Download Our App

ctn dark

The Chiang Rai Times was launched in 2007 as Communi Thai a print magazine that was published monthly on stories and events in Chiang Rai City.

About Us

  • CTN News Journalist
  • Contact US
  • Download Our App
  • About CTN News

Policy

  • Cookie Policy
  • CTN Privacy Policy
  • Our Advertising Policy
  • Advertising Disclaimer

Top Categories

  • News
  • Crime
  • Chiang Rai News
  • Northern Thailand

Find Us on Social Media

Copyright © 2025 CTN News Media Inc.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?