The tech world has lost its collective mind over DeepSeek, a formerly unknown Chinese startup that created a powerful AI system far more cheaply than experts believed possible. While its Western competitors pumped hundreds of millions into building Large Language Models (LLMs), DeepSeek designed a superior product with a meager $6 million.
DeepSeek's chatbot quickly surpassed OpenAI's ChatGPT as the most downloaded global app. The AI system has upended global markets, tanking stocks of AI leaders like Nvidia, the manufacturer of chips engineered for AI development.
More than a tech advancement, DeepSeek's AI system represents a turning point for the sector. Its success challenges the long-held belief that vast resources are needed to build sophisticated AI models. So what does this all mean for the future of the AI industry?
What do US tech workers think about DeepSeek?
To better understand the implications of this shift, we surveyed over 900 US tech professionals about the rise of DeepSeek. Nearly 43% of professionals polled believe DeepSeek is a threat to US tech.
Another 43% expect DeepSeek to negatively impact the U.S. economy.
A smaller but significant portion of the population plans on adopting DeepSeek into their work.
Howdy.com CEO discusses DeepSeek
To learn more about DeepSeek and its impact on US tech, watch this video from Howdy.com founder and CEO Jacqueline Samira.