Over the past few weeks we have seen a surge in third-party platforms that integrate DeepSeek. This powerful new AI model is rapidly reshaping China’s artificial intelligence landscape. The number of players who have jumped on the DeepSeek bandwagon is exploding, from tech giants such as Huawei and Tencent, to emerging chipmakers and small businesses. What does this rapid growth mean to Chinese AI? Is this finally the moment that AI in China and specifically Chinese-language AI comes to the forefront?
What It Means:DeepSeek has become a full-fledged system, similar to Android and iOS, with a Chinese twist. DeepSeek has become so popular that it’s not just about cutting edge AI, but a whole new way to do business. DeepSeek is bringing AI to the mainstream. From cloud service providers that offer zero-code integration, to financial institutions that are deploying AI into their operations.
Details DeepSeek’s rapid growth has caused a chain reaction in a variety of industries. Leading Chinese tech giants like Huawei, Alibaba and Tencent, as well as smaller but equally ambitious players from the AI and chip sectors, have all jumped into the fray. DeepSeek’s rise is significant because of its open-source nature, which lowers the barriers to entry to all types of companies – from cloud service providers to chip manufacturers to app developers.
- Ever since DeepSeek was introduced, it’s been clear that this is more than just a new AI. DeepSeek is at the core of an entire ecosystem. DeepSeek’s integration, unlike previous models, is widespread and affects many sectors, including the car industry, finance, and ecommerce. Even seemingly unrelated sectors like healthcare and education.
- A notable shift is the arrival of cloud service companies, who have seized the opportunity that DeepSeek has created. As DeepSeek gained popularity, the cloud services industry experienced a price race, with major players such as Tencent Cloud and Alibaba Cloud slashing prices to gain the most customers. Cloud services have become more accessible for all businesses, big or small, thanks to this competition. It is fueled by demand for AI integration.
The context is DeepSeek R1 has disrupted global AI industry due to its open-source nature. DeepSeek continues to grow despite being targeted by cyberattacks and blocked by multiple governments on January 28.
- As Chinese Cloud platforms integrate DeepSeek AI more and more, industry experts expect a greater level of competition among cloud providers. This shift will drive AI investments by Baidu, Alibaba Huawei and Tencent. They will offer cost-effective AI solutions to businesses and developers. Shuang is a Shanghai based tech reporter for Technode.com. She covers AI, tech companies, ecommerce and retail. Find her via e-mail: shuang.jing@technode.com. More by Shuang jing
