DeepSeek Drama: AI Sensation Stumbles Amid Cyber Attacks and Censorship Concerns
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI sensation, temporarily restricts registrations due to malicious attacks. Its chatbot has topped Apple’s charts, surpassing OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Despite facing U.S. sanctions, DeepSeek claims its AI models outperform Silicon Valley rivals at a fraction of the cost. However, the platform has been found to censor responses to sensitive topics.
Hot Take:
Looks like DeepSeek found itself in the deep end of the pool, swimming with the sharks of cybercrime. Who knew becoming the darling of the AI world would come with such a hefty price tag—namely, having to keep your virtual doors closed to new friends while fending off digital delinquents. But fear not, the AI knights are on the quest to save the day, even if it means running on Chinese servers and keeping mum about sensitive topics. Talk about a plot twist in the AI drama!
Key Points:
- DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, temporarily halts new registrations due to malicious attacks.
- The company’s iOS chatbot app recently topped Apple’s Top Free Apps chart in the U.S.
- DeepSeek boasts AI models that outperform Silicon Valley rivals at a lower cost.
- The platform has been found to censor responses on sensitive political topics.
- Users’ data is hosted on servers in China, raising privacy concerns.