How DeepSeek will upend the AI industry — and open it to competition – Computerworld

Mel Morris, CEO of startup Corpora.ai, said DeepSeek’s affordability and open-source model allows developers to customize and innovate cheaply and freely. It will also challenge the competitive landscape and push major players like OpenAI — the developer of ChatGPT — to adapt quickly, he said.

“The idea that competition drives innovation is particularly relevant here, as DeepSeek’s presence is likely to spur faster advancements in AI technology, leading to more efficient and accessible solutions to meet the growing demand,” Morris said. “Additionally, the open-source model empowers developers to fine-tune and experiment with the system, fostering greater flexibility and innovation.”

Forrester cautioned that, according to its privacy policy, DeepSeek explicitly says it can collect “your text or audio input, prompt, uploaded files, feedback, chat history, or other content” and use it for training purposes. It also states it can share this information with law enforcement agencies [and] public authorities at its discretion.