DeepSeek Flags Fake Founder's Account on X as Open-Source AI Model Surpasses OpenAI's ChatGPT on Apple Store

A Chinese artificial intelligence startup, DeepSeek, has recently gained significant attention in the AI industry, raising both security concerns and visibility in the market. The company, which became notable by surpassing OpenAI‘s ChatGPT on Apple Inc.‘s App Store, has issued alerts regarding fake social media accounts that are impersonating its founder, Liang Wenfeng.

DeepSeek’s researcher, Zizheng Pan, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to clarify the situation, stating, "Again guys, this is not our Wenfeng," referring to the fraudulent accounts that mimic the company’s leadership. Founded in July 2023 and based in Hangzhou, DeepSeek recognizes @deepseek_ai as its official account on X, urging users not to engage with any similar accounts that may appear.

In their message, DeepSeek emphasized: "To prevent any potential harm, we reiterate that @deepseek_ai is our sole official account on Twitter/X. Any accounts:
– representing us
– using identical avatars
– using similar names
are impersonations. Please stay vigilant to avoid being misled!"— DeepSeek (@deepseek_ai) January 28, 2025

DeepSeek's Efficiency and Market Impact

DeepSeek's new R1 model has garnered substantial attention for achieving performance on par with leading AI models, all while utilizing 97% less computing power. The startup remarkably developed this system at a cost of under $6 million within just two months, demonstrating that advanced AI development may not require the extensive resources that many in the tech industry assumed were necessary.

This impressive efficiency has unsettled tech investors, contributing to a considerable drop in semiconductor stocks. Companies such as NVIDIA Corp and Broadcom Inc. have experienced significant selling pressure as the market begins to process the implications of DeepSeek’s cost-effective approach to AI.

Competition in the AI Landscape

DeepSeek is now entering direct competition with giants like Meta Platforms Inc. and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), offering its technology at prices reportedly 50 times lower than those of its competitors. This aggressive pricing strategy, combined with its innovative technology, positions DeepSeek as a formidable player in the rapidly evolving AI industry.

See Also: Satya Nadella has stated, 'We Should Take Development Out of China Very, Very Seriously.' Now, DeepSeek’s R1 has emerged as a potential challenger to ChatGPT due to its impressive performance and cost-effectiveness.

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