DeepSeek quickly rose to the top as the most downloaded free app in the US within a week of its launch.
It was then analyzed in comparison to established and more expensive US competitors like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, focusing on their capabilities and features, particularly in assisting users in writing tasks.
In a test, DeepSeek efficiently summarized and ranked the best Scottish football players, including non-Scottish legends like Brian Laudrup and Henrik Larsson. ChatGPT similarly performed well in this task.
AI advancements have notably impacted coding, with testimonials from AI researchers like Javier Aguirre and industry professionals like Addy Osmani praising the effectiveness and cost efficiency of tools like DeepSeek in problem-solving and coding tasks.
DeepSeek and ChatGPT were both tasked with providing story ideas about a boy living on the moon, showcasing different approaches—ChatGPT with multiple ideas and DeepSeek delivering a detailed narrative.
When presenting a historical account of the First World War, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Google's Gemini assistants demonstrated proficiency in explaining complex historical events with varying levels of detail.
The overall performance of DeepSeek in various tasks indicates its competitiveness with leading US AI counterparts, emphasizing the ongoing advancements in AI technology and the potential for new innovations beyond established players, as noted by Prof Neil Lawrence from the University of Cambridge.