The Take How did China’s DeepSeek outsmart ChatGPT?
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Jan 31, 2025 Caiwei Chen, a tech reporter at MIT Technology Review, dives into the rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI powerhouse challenging established giants like ChatGPT. She discusses how DeepSeek developed its R1 model rapidly and at a lower cost, shaking up Silicon Valley. The conversation also touches on skepticism regarding DeepSeek's funding and transparency while addressing how U.S. sanctions might have inadvertently boosted innovation in Chinese tech. Chen highlights this pivotal moment in global technology dynamics.
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DeepSeek's Disruption
- DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, rattled Wall Street and Silicon Valley.
- Its AI model rivals ChatGPT but was built faster and cheaper.
DeepSeek's Efficiency
- DeepSeek, funded in 2023, is a research-focused company with 100-200 people.
- Their AI model, R1, matches or exceeds ChatGPT's performance at a fraction of the cost.
DeepSeek's Location and Founder
- DeepSeek is based in Hangzhou, China, a new tech hub.
- The founder, Dan Wenfeng, is described as a geeky, research-obsessed individual.