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DeepSeek-V3: a rising AI power reshaping the global landscape

DeepSeek-V3: a rising AI power reshaping the global landscape

On Monday, Chinese company DeepSeek-V3 AI Assistant overtook rival ChatGPT to become the top-rated free application available on Apple’s App Store in the United States.

Powered by the DeepSeek-V3 model, the latest artificial intelligence application has made waves in the US since its release on January 10, surging in popularity among users, according to data from research firm Sensor Tower.

Marketed as a model that “tops the leaderboard among open-source models and rivals the most advanced closed-source models globally,” DeepSeek-V3 has sparked discussions about global AI capabilities and the effectiveness of U.USxport controls.

DeepSeek’s Impact on Silicon Valley

DeepSeek’s emergence has challenged long-held beliefs about U.USominance in artificial intelligence.

The model’s creators, a small Hangzhou-based startup founded in 2023, have garnered attention for their groundbreaking achievements in a competitive space historically led by Western tech giants like OpenAI and Google.

AI, Export Controls, and Training Costs

AI models, including DeepSeek-V3 and ChatGPT, rely on advanced chips for training. Since 2021, the Biden administration has implemented tighter export controls to prevent U.S.-made advanced chips, like Nvidia’s most powerful GPUs, from being exported to China.

However, DeepSeek’s creators claimed in a research paper that their model was trained using Nvidia’s H800 chips, considered less powerful than the advanced products restricted by Washington, and that the total training cost was under $6 million.

Although some have disputed these claims, the relatively low cost and reliance on older hardware have led US leaders to question the effectiveness of export controls.

A New Wave of AI in China

China’s AI industry has been rapidly evolving since Baidu released the first large-language model in 2023. DeepSeek, however, stands out as the first Chinese AI model to receive widespread praise from the US industry for matching or even surpassing cutting-edge American models.

What’s Next for AI Regulation and Competition?

DeepSeek’s rise may prompt renewed debates about global AI development, regulation, and collaboration. While the USUS

has traditionally set the pace for AI innovation, DeepSeek’s success highlights how emerging players can challenge established norms with ingenuity and efficient use of resources.

As the global AI race heats up, all eyes are now on DeepSeek and how this small Chinese startup will continue to disrupt the landscape dominated by Silicon Valley.

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