DeepSeek - What is it?
By Susan Gonzales on 01/29/2025 @ 07:52 AM
DeepSeek - What is it?
You have likely heard of ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Meta’s Anthropic, all competing Generative AI tools. Generative AI is an AI tool that “generates” responses to our inquiries called “prompts.” For example, “Write a 500-word letter to my homeowners association about fixing the lights outside or homes.” or “What are the top 10 best ideas for a 10-year old scavenger hunt.”
ChatGPT has been the #1 Generative AI (GenAI) tool since it launched two years ago. That all came crashing down earlier this week when DeepSeek was released by a Chinese investor. Some call it the “Sputnik” of this generation, referring to when the Russians launched the first satellite in space to beat the U.S. many years ago.
You can go to DeepSeek.com or download the app on Apple. As of January 28, 2025, DeepSeek is the #1 downloaded app.
Some concerns about DeepSeek are around the security of data, given that this company is Chinese-owned and China has been known to access the data of U.S. citizens for nefarious purposes. However, TikTok is also Chinese-owned, and we can see their success in the U.S., albeit under question currently.
DeepSeek is currently known to be on par with ChatGPT and other leading GenAI tools created in the U.S., if not better. It is also cheaper for the techies who need to use it to build things.
The rest of us can access DeepSeek and use the tools for free. As always, this conversation comes down to AI literacy. We must understand the basics, explore a little, and proceed with caution. Download the app or go to www.deepseek.com.
I wish you good luck with your exploration and protect your online privacy in Settings.
To learn more about the ongoing conversation that inspired this blog, check out this article from Reuters.