DeepSeek Launches AI Model Upgrade

    DeepSeek Launches AI Model Upgrade
    Above: A laptop keyboard and DeepSeek on App Store displayed on a phone screen are seen in this illustration photo taken on March 17, 2025. Image copyright: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images

    The Spin

    Pro-China narrative

    DeepSeek represents an astounding breakthrough in democratizing AI access, providing cost-effective solutions that enable smaller businesses to leverage advanced technology. This demonstrates China's ability to innovate efficiently despite technological constraints.

    Anti-China narrative

    DeepSeek's rapid development raises serious security concerns, as the platform lacks robust safety guardrails and could be exploited for malicious purposes, while its data management practices and ties to PRC state entities pose potential national security risks.

    Metaculus Prediction


    The Controversies



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