DeepSeek's AI chatbot is known for providing vague responses to sensitive political issues, sparking worries about censorship. This concern was evident in demonstrations related to Tiananmen Square and President Xi Jinping. DeepSeek's censorship practices mirror China's stringent regulations by steering clear of sensitive topics such as Taiwan and Hong Kong. In contrast, ChatGPT offers more diverse responses.
Despite these concerns, DeepSeek's chatbot has gained significant popularity, becoming the top downloaded app on the Apple App Store. This success underscores its competition with major U.S. tech companies like OpenAI. Experts caution that DeepSeek's popularity signifies a concerning trend of exporting China's censorship norms to the West, potentially impacting the future of AI technology.