DeepSeek Emerges as Leader in the US iOS App Store, Ousting ChatGPT
DeepSeek's Rise in the US iOS App Store
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek has successfully claimed the top position on the US iOS App Store, displacing OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Launched on January 10, DeepSeek’s chatbot app gained rapid popularity after the introduction of its R1 open-source reasoning model worldwide.
Competition and Features
DeepSeek's R1 model has evoked considerable interest across the tech industry due to its exceptional performance and competitive pricing. Unlike OpenAI, charging up to US$200 monthly for its similar models, DeepSeek offers unlimited access to its services at no cost.
Chatbot Arena Ranking
- The R1 model registered as No. 3 on Chatbot Arena, surpassing several of OpenAI's offerings.
- Only two models from Google’s Gemini family ranked higher.
- Rated as the leading open-source model in the evaluation.
Industry Reaction
Prominent venture capitalist Marc Andreessen praised DeepSeek’s achievements on his X account, calling the breakthrough an extraordinary contribution to the industry.
Market Response
- The DeepSeek chatbot also topped downloads in the Chinese iOS App Store, surpassing popular competitors like Doubao and Kimi.
- The demand has led to server challenges, with disruptions reported on the company’s platform as they work to manage increased user traffic.
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