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Currently, Deep Seek's mobile application has risen to the top of app store rankings, surpassing even OpenAI's ChatGPT, marking significant progress in democratizing AI technology. By making his work open-source, Leong is positioning AI to become more accessible than ever, reminiscent of the iPhone's transformative effect on technology.
The Future Beckons
Leong's journey from humble beginnings—born to primary school teachers—to exemplary success is both inspiring and strategically compelling. The timing of the R1 model's release, coinciding with a prominent political event, raises questions about whether it was mere coincidence or a calculated strategy designed to make an explosive global statement.