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The contrasting strategies of Deep Seek and OpenAI raise critical discussions on the future of AI adoption. OpenAI’s stringent access controls risk isolating its models from researchers and developers who may prefer a more flexible, open-source approach. Looking back, history reflects a battle reminiscent of the Windows versus Linux rivalry; while Microsoft’s closed system dominated for decades, Linux capitalized on its open-source flexibility and became foundational to internet development.
Deep Seek’s success could catalyze a broader transition away from expensive, closed AI systems, as startups and independent developers pivot toward models that are both accessible and cost-effective.