China’s DeepSeek AI Topples ChatGPT in the U.S.

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DeepSeek AI Topples ChatGPT in the U.S.
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DeepSeek, a Chinese AI platform, has caught attention with its DeepSeek R1 model and the DeepSeek AI Assistant app. The app has now reached the top spot among free apps on the Apple App Store in the US, pushing OpenAI’s ChatGPT out of first place.

Meanwhile, it’s quickly climbing the charts on the Google Play Store, where it currently sits in 10th place.

One of the reasons people are talking about DeepSeek is its bold claim that the R1 model rivals heavyweights like OpenAI and Meta. What’s more surprising is that DeepSeek says it trained the model for only $12 million, a fraction of the $500 million that OpenAI reportedly spent on GPT-5.

This cost-efficiency was achieved using older NVIDIA hardware, which has sparked curiosity, especially since the US has restricted China’s access to newer NVIDIA tech.

Android Authority’s Dhruv Bhutani tested the DeepSeek AI Assistant and praised it as a strong alternative to ChatGPT. He highlighted the app’s high-quality responses, its mostly free access, and the option to run it locally on personal devices.

DeepSeek seems to be shaking up the AI space, challenging the big players with its budget-friendly approach and accessible technology.

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Mark is the kind of person who gets way too excited about new software updates and can’t resist taking apart gadgets—just to see if they can put them back together. With years of experience in tech journalism and a love for all things digital, Mark writes about the stories behind the screens, from game-changing innovations to the everyday tech that keeps life running smoothly. Outside of work, they’re the go-to “tech support” for friends and family, whether it’s fixing a printer that won’t cooperate or explaining why Grandma’s laptop keeps showing pop-ups. When Mark isn’t glued to their screen, they’re probably building their dream PC, rewatching sci-fi movies for the hundredth time, or testing a gadget that promises to “change everything.” Spoiler: they’ll let you know if it actually does.