DeepSeek’s growth in China surges past ByteDance’s Doubao in AI app race
DeepSeek has overtaken ByteDance's Doubao as China's most popular AI app. This shift highlights the growing influence of the Hangzhou-based start-up, which has captured the attention of both domestic and international markets with its innovative AI models. According to recent data, DeepSeek's AI assistant app achieved an average of 22.2 million daily active users in January, surpassing Doubao's 17 million during the same period. Furthermore, DeepSeek has also surpassed ChatGPT as the world's fastest-growing AI app in terms of daily active user growth.
The surge in popularity is largely attributed to DeepSeek's open-source models, V3 and R1, which have created significant interest both in Silicon Valley and back home in China. These models have not only matched but in some cases surpassed the performance of established players like OpenAI. The company's strategy of offering these advanced AI capabilities for free has further fueled its rapid adoption, particularly during the Lunar New Year, when its visibility was significantly boosted. The success of DeepSeek underscores a shift in the global AI landscape, where Chinese companies are increasingly making their mark with cutting-edge technology and user-friendly access.
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DeepSeek has overtaken ByteDance's Doubao as China's most popular AI app. This shift highlights the growing influence of the Hangzhou-based start-up, which has captured the attention of both domestic and international markets with its innovative AI models. According to recent data, DeepSeek's AI assistant app achieved an average of 22.2 million daily active users in January, surpassing Doubao's 17 million during the same period. Furthermore, DeepSeek has also surpassed ChatGPT as the world's fastest-growing AI app in terms of daily active user growth.
The surge in popularity is largely attributed to DeepSeek's open-source models, V3 and R1, which have created significant interest both in Silicon Valley and back home in China. These models have not only matched but in some cases surpassed the performance of established players like OpenAI. The company's strategy of offering these advanced AI capabilities for free has further fueled its rapid adoption, particularly during the Lunar New Year, when its visibility was significantly boosted. The success of DeepSeek underscores a shift in the global AI landscape, where Chinese companies are increasingly making their mark with cutting-edge technology and user-friendly access.
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