Can DeepSeek make ChatGPT obsolete

Can DeepSeek make ChatGPT obsolete?

ChatGPT has been our trusted friend when it comes to AI for a while now. Yet China’s DeepSeek is shaking up that position.

The world of artificial intelligence is in a state of flux. With the emergence of Chinese company DeepSeek, another new chapter has opened. In just a few months, DeepSeek has launched two advanced chatbots that experts say can compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. And at a fraction of the price.

But what does this mean for the future of AI, and can DeepSeek actually make ChatGPT obsolete? We take a look into the future.

What exactly is DeepSeek?

DeepSeek is a relatively new AI company founded by Chinese engineer Liang Wenfeng. The company has built an impressive reputation in a short time by focusing on developing chatbots. These can not only answer questions and generate texts. But are also capable of responding in a more “thinking” way.

DeepSeek is working toward its goal of making China the world leader in artificial intelligence by 2030. With solid investments in science and collaborations with leading universities in China, the company has quickly positioned itself as a serious player on the world stage of AI.

Could DeepSeek make ChatGPT obsolete?The app with a shark (Image: DeepSeek)

In December 2024, DeepSeek released its first chatbot: DeepSeek-V3. This model was developed – by its own admission – for less than $6 million. And that’s quite a bit cheaper than the tens of millions that competitors such as OpenAI required for similar performance. The chatbot performs almost on par with ChatGPT-4, allowing it to compete with established AI leaders.

But DeepSeek didn’t stop at V3. It recently launched DeepSeek-R1, a chatbot that stands out for its unique “thinking function. R1 not only offers answers, but also shows how it thinks before giving a final answer. This is a feature that OpenAI only recently introduced, and even before OpenAI is only available in the latest ChatGPT variants. Moreover, R1 offers the chatbot for free, while a similar version of ChatGPT costs several tens of dollars a month.

The dangers to ChatGPT

DeepSeek poses a potential danger to the dominance of OpenAI and its ChatGPT. At a time when technology is becoming cheaper and more accessible, the fact that DeepSeek offers similar AI performance at a much lower cost could significantly disrupt the market.

The cost of DeepSeek’s chatbots is so low that it raises questions about the need for expensive chip technologies produced by companies such as Nvidia, ASML and ASM International. In essence, DeepSeek’s cheaper AI models could change the technology industry, potentially dramatically reducing the cost of artificial intelligence.

ChatGPT OpenAI (Image: ilgmyzin / Unsplash)

This change may not only affect OpenAI, but also the entire AI market. Due to DeepSeek’s low cost and the powerful chatbots they offer, consumers and businesses may well choose this low-cost alternative en masse. All without sacrificing the quality of results.

Will DeepSeek make ChatGPT obsolete?

Can DeepSeek really make ChatGPT obsolete? The short answer is: probably not quite. Although the app develops impressive AI models, there are still important differences between the two. For example, DeepSeek is good at quickly developing powerful chatbots at low cost.

ChatGPT, however, has proven itself to be a versatile conversation partner. It not only offers in-depth conversations, but also helps with difficult questions, creative writing and technical explanations. Additionally, what makes ChatGPT special is that it has received a tremendous amount of user feedback and training since its launch.

There is also the issue of trust and transparency. DeepSeek is a Chinese company, and that can affect how they handle data. For example, when asked about the events in Tiananmen Square in 1989, the DeepSeek models gave a biased answer. This indicates that political influences may play a role in how China trains its AI.

In short, DeepSeek is a formidable competitor to ChatGPT. Still, ChatGPT’s versatility and reliability ensure that OpenAI is still relevant. And that is not likely to change anytime soon.

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