DeepSeek, an innovative artificial intelligence app from China, has surprised the world by quickly surpassing other tech giants to become one of the most downloaded apps on mobile. Its success is altering not only the projections for the tech sector, but also the stock markets of US companies such as Nvidia and Meta, which until now have dominated the AI space.
Economic impact: a low investment with extraordinary results
Developed by a start-up in Hangzhou, a city that has become a technology hub, DeepSeek distinguishes itself by offering functionalities similar to those of other Western applications, such as creating song lyrics or assisting with everyday problems.
However, what has really caused amazement is the low development cost of the application: only 5.6 million dollars, a derisory amount compared to the multi-million dollar investments of large US companies. This surprising performance is directly affecting the valuations of companies such as Nvidia, whose value on Wall Street fell by more than 3%, or SoftBank, which experienced a drop of 8%.
DeepSeek’s open model and its impact on the global economy
Unlike its competitors, DeepSeek uses an open source model, allowing anyone interested to access and modify the code. This strategy not only puts the Chinese company in a disruptive position, but also fosters a more inclusive innovation economy.
While other tech companies operate under closed models, DeepSeek promotes open research and collaboration, which has been praised by key industry figures such as Nvidia’s Jim Fan.
This open source approach highlights a fundamental shift in the way technology is developed and distributed, bringing artificial intelligence to a wider audience and potentially transforming the industry.
China’s ambition to lead in artificial intelligence
DeepSeek‘s rise is part of China‘s broader strategy to become a global leader in artificial intelligence by 2030. This success underlines how Chinese tech companies are overcoming the barriers they faced in the sector.
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng‘s recent meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang is a clear sign of the institutional backing that is driving the company’s growth.
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