Article: Which is the best AI assistant - DeepSeek or ChatGPT?
DeepSeek, a Chinese Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup, recently made headlines by topping the free app download charts in the US, leading to a decline in tech stocks with Nasdaq tanking 3%. It unseated OpenAI’s ChatGPT as the top app in Apple’s App Store, causing reactions from world leaders. US President Donald Trump described it as "a wake-up call" for the American tech industry, while Vice President JD Vance emphasized the importance of the US leading the sector.
Comparison Between DeepSeek and ChatGPT
DeepSeek's R1 AI model, developed at a fraction of the cost of its rivals, has garnered attention. The model claims to match the performance of Open AI’s o1 model. The cost of using AI models has decreased, making them more accessible to enterprises. For example, OpenAI’s GPT API costs have dropped significantly in the past two years.
Functionality and Capabilities
ChatGPT is known for conversations and writing, with 175 Bn parameters, making it powerful for various AI tasks. On the other hand, DeepSeek excels in quick information retrieval, research, and analysis tasks, focusing on deep data retrieval and aiding users in finding specific information across large data sets.
While ChatGPT may lack real-time updates, DeepSeek is designed to provide up-to-date information, making it ideal for finding current details like news and affairs. ChatGPT offers a range of features, while DeepSeek offers models like DeepSeek V3 and DeepSeek R1, which are open for download and customization by users.
In conclusion, both DeepSeek and ChatGPT have unique strengths and capabilities, catering to different user needs and preferences in the AI assistant space.
