Open Source 2026-09-24· The Conference Board

DeepSeek's Open-Source AI Model Overtakes ChatGPT in Downloads

Within a week of its January 2025 launch, Chinese company DeepSeek's open-source AI model surpassed ChatGPT as the most downloaded free iOS app in the US. Its strong performance on benchmarks suggests Chinese firms can develop competitive models with fewer advanced chips and lower costs, impacting the global AI landscape.

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