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How DeepSeek’s Affordable AI is Shaping the Future of Global Tech Competition


Photo by FMT
Photo by FMT

 Summary


  • DeepSeek has quickly become a strong competitor in the global AI race, ranking third in performance, only behind OpenAI’s top models.

  • The company’s model, DeepSeek-R1, offers lower pricing than leading models such as OpenAI’s GPT-4.5, providing a cost-effective option for developers.

  • DeepSeek's rise reflects the growing influence of Chinese AI models and their ability to compete globally in both performance and price.


 

China’s AI industry has rapidly gained ground on its Western counterparts, with DeepSeek-R1, an advanced reasoning model developed by the leading Chinese AI start-up, reaching impressive performance levels. DeepSeek-R1 achieved a score of 60 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, making it the third most intelligent AI model globally, behind OpenAI’s o1 (62) and o3-mini (66).

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