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Launched in May 2023, Deep Seek AI quickly disrupted the AI landscape with its ability to deliver high-level performance using older Nvidia H800 chips, which are less sophisticated than those utilized by competitors like OpenAI's ChatGPT. This breakthrough, done on cheaper hardware, demonstrated a unique capability of the Chinese tech industry — that advanced AI technology could still thrive without access to the latest semiconductor technology.
This newfound success of Deep Seek has alarmed Western countries, as it showcases China’s ability to keep pace in AI innovation despite stringent US export control measures established in recent years. Countries are now actively proposing bans on Deep Seek, labeling it a considerable national security threat.