If the AI model DeepSeek was made on a shoestring, and despite restrictions on US chips, building AI technology might be cheaper and faster than the way US companies are doing it.

US tech giant Nvidia lost over a sixth of its value after the surging popularity of a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) app spooked investors in the US and Europe. DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot reportedly made at a fraction of the cost of its rivals, launched last week but has already become the most downloaded free app in the US.

DeekSeek’s chatbot with the R1 model is a stunning release from the Chinese startup. While it’s an innovation in training efficiency, hallucinations still run rampant.

This is how DeepSeek compares to ChatGPT as China disrupts the AI arms race and sends markets into turmoil.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today said the ministry has launched a fact-checking chatbot to verify fake news and information on WhatsApp. He

Meta is widely launching the ability for its AI chatbot to “remember” certain details about you, such as your dietary preferences or your interests, the company said in a blog post on Monday. It will then use your past conversations, in addition to details from Facebook and Instagram accounts, to provide more relevant recommendations.

Character AI has filed a motion to dismiss a case brought against it by the parent of a teen who committed suicide allegedly after becoming hooked on the company's technology.

DeepSeek’s AI assistant became the No. 1 downloaded free app on Apple’s iPhone store Monday, propelled by curiosity about the ChatGPT competitor. Part of what’s worrying some U.S. tech industry observers is the idea that the Chinese startup has caught up with the American companies at the forefront of generative AI at a fraction of the cost.

New Delhi: Chinese tech startup DeepSeek on Monday revealed that it was hit by a massive cyber attack, disrupting user registrations on its platform. The attack coincided with the day the company’s AI app became the most downloaded free app on Apple’s iPhone store.

An AI-powered chatbot from the Chinese company DeepSeek has become North America's most downloaded app. Its rapid ascent and low costs have disrupted financial markets and raised concerns among U.S. leaders in artificial intelligence.

Japanese tech firms sank Tuesday after a sell-off in US titans following news of China's DeepSeek chatbot, while the dollar rallied on a report saying Washington was considering universal tariffs on a range of goods.