AI startup DeepSeek pauses signups amid cyber incident | TechCrunch
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DeepSeek, a newly prominent Chinese AI startup, announced a halt to new user registrations after experiencing a cyberattack. This decision follows the company's recent rise in recognition due to its open-source R1 model, which reportedly outperforms OpenAI's offerings on various benchmarks. The company released a new image model family alongside its popular app, which recorded 2.6 million downloads shortly after its introduction. Existing users can continue to access their accounts without issues, as the company works to address the situation and potentially regain normal operations.
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that made waves last week with its open-source R1 model, is pausing new user signups due to a cyberattack.
This comes just days after DeepSeek first became a major topic of discussion in the AI sphere, spurred by excitement surrounding its R1 model.
DeepSeek claims that its reasoning model surpasses OpenAI's model on several benchmarks, cementing its place as a key player in the AI landscape.
The app reached 2.6 million downloads, showcasing the significant interest and demand for DeepSeek's offerings in the competitive AI market.
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