DeepSeek's open-source AI model has recently taken the Chinese internet by storm, signaling the arrival of a new era in artificial intelligence. By significantly reducing the barriers to entry and the costs associated with AI development, DeepSeek is making advanced AI technologies accessible to a much broader audience.
Comparable in performance to cutting-edge models like ChatGPT-4o, DeepSeek offers high-level capabilities at a fraction of the cost. This breakthrough has ignited widespread discussions not only within the AI community but also among the general public.
Prior to DeepSeek, China had introduced numerous large language models, yet these models struggled to gain widespread adoption. AI remained a niche topic, primarily engaging tech enthusiasts, younger generations, and highly educated individuals. DeepSeek has changed this narrative by resonating with a more diverse audience, including individuals aged 50-60 and those with less formal education.
As AI integrates deeper into daily life and impacts the labor market, DeepSeek plays a pivotal role in bringing AI into the mainstream consciousness. This democratization of AI ensures that technological progress promotes fairness, justice, and human welfare without diminishing human value.
With the commencement of the annual Two Sessions, CGTN's SCI-Tech Section has launched the \"DeepSeek Inspires the 'Deep Seek' for Humanity\" series. Authored by Li Mingling, an assistant researcher at the Institute of Public Policy at South China University of Technology, the series explores critical questions about the future of AI and its role in society.
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DeepSeek inspires the 'deep seek' for humanity – AI's democratization
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