Security firm discovers DeepSeek has 'direct links' to Chinese government servers
Briefly

DeepSeek, founded by Liang Wenfeng in May 2023, is revolutionizing the AI landscape with its open-source models. Its flagship product, DeepSeek R1, surpasses OpenAI's popular o1 model in various benchmarks. After its recent release, DeepSeek's models gained substantial traction, even toppling downloads of previous market leaders such as ChatGPT. Despite its rapid success, security issues have led several organizations to prohibit the use of DeepSeek's products, indicating a growing tension between innovation and safety in the AI space. The startup's strategic optimization of older chips allows it to maintain an efficient operation amidst export bans on US tech.
DeepSeek has emerged as a fast-growing Chinese AI startup that has quickly gained attention due to its open-source models, outpacing established competitors.
Founded by Liang Wenfeng, DeepSeek's unique funding model allows for rapid growth, positioning it as a significant player in the competitive AI landscape.
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