The release of DeepSeek, an AI-powered assistant developed by the Chinese startup DeepSeek Inc., has caused waves in the technology sector, with US President Donald Trump describing it as a “wake-up call” for American companies. The app, which has quickly become the most popular program on Apple’s US App Store, has outpaced competitors such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Trump’s remarks have drawn attention to the intensifying competition between the United States and China in artificial intelligence development.

DeepSeek AI, developed by Hangzhou-based DeepSeek Inc., was launched just last week but has already surged to the top of app rankings. Its popularity stems from its reputation for cost-effectiveness and performance, achieved using less advanced hardware than that employed by leading US models. The app’s success underscores China’s growing capabilities in the tech industry and its ability to challenge US dominance in artificial intelligence.

DeepSeek’s ascent occurs against the backdrop of an ongoing US-China rivalry in AI, with Washington employing export controls to restrict Beijing’s access to cutting-edge chips. Despite these limitations, DeepSeek’s developers claim to have matched the performance of leading AI models like ChatGPT while utilizing less sophisticated resources. This development has raised alarms about the future of US technological leadership.

Speaking in Florida on January 27, President Trump emphasized that DeepSeek’s success should be a catalyst for innovation in the United States. “The release of DeepSeek AI from a Chinese company should be a wake-up call for our industries,” Trump said. “We need to be laser-focused on competing to win.”

Trump highlighted the importance of cost-effective solutions in AI development, suggesting that American firms should aim to achieve comparable results without excessive expenditure.........

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