China enters AI arena with DeepSeek: Letters to the Editor - Feb. 1, 2025
Briefly

The emergence of the Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek raises significant concerns in the US technology sector regarding its ability to deliver comparable AI results at a fraction of the cost. Observers caution that China's reported efficiencies may not reflect the true costs, as government intervention could skew financial claims. The fear of losing ground to Chinese innovations is exacerbated by the already jittery financial market, as evidenced by recent Nasdaq losses. The article underscores the need for cautious evaluation of DeepSeek's claims amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
DeepSeek's costs may be similar or higher than ours to produce these similar results.
China doesn't tell the truth about anything - so why should we believe what it's saying now?
DeepSeek has just dealt a major blow to our tech industry, hopefully only temporarily.
The Nasdaq took a hit, with billions of dollars lost in the process.
Read at New York Post
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