Newest AI from Chinese startup DeepSeek claims it can outperform leading models for a fraction of the cost. Google Gemini and ChatGPT say proceed with caution.

In theory, any AI alternative that consumes fewer resources should be better for the environment. Yet when Salon reached out to experts about the potential promise in DeepSeek’s potential “Sputnik” moment (to quote billionaire software developer Marc Andreessen), they expressed cautious optimism.

DeepSeek has taken the world with its low-cost, high-performing AI chatbot. Here is everything you need to know about the new Chinese chatbot, and how is it dominating the global players.

With the release of its impressive R1 model, the AI company overtook ChatGPT (and every other app) to become the number one free app on both the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. If you gave the app a try this week,