DeepSeek's Rapid Rise in AI

DeepSeek, a new Chinese AI startup, has made headlines by launching impressive and cost-effective AI models that have rapidly gained popularity. Recent reports indicate that the DeepSeek app was downloaded nearly 2 million times on iOS and over 1 million times on Android within a short span, leading many to liken this moment to a Sputnik event in the AI arms race. The American response has sparked concerns, particularly after the U.S. Navy banned the app due to security issues, while Italy raised privacy concerns. OpenAI has also launched an investigation into DeepSeek's use of its API, raising questions about ethical practices in AI model training and the repercussions of data misuse.