[Video] DeepSeek: Will Global AI dominance shift?

07 Feb 2025
technology
Lu Lingming
Video Journalist, ThinkChina
A new AI just shook the world. It’s faster, smarter and cheaper than other proprietary models — and best of all? It’s open-source. ThinkChina’s Lu Lingming takes a closer look at DeepSeek.
At the top is the DeepSeek logo, while at the bottom are Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT’s logos. (Internet)
At the top is the DeepSeek logo, while at the bottom are Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT’s logos. (Internet)

A China-developed AI called DeepSeek has skyrocketed to the top of global download charts — even surpassing ChatGPT and Gemini. Unlike closed AI models, DeepSeek is open-source, offering free access to cutting-edge technology.

Its rapid rise has triggered a massive sell-off in global tech stocks, with Nvidia losing nearly US$600 billion in market value in a single day. Meanwhile, rising geopolitical tensions raise new questions: will DeepSeek reshape the AI race, or is it just a temporary shake-up?

Watch to learn more.