DeepSeek, a Chinese AI newcomer, made headlines by surpassing industry leader ChatGPT in App Store popularity and causing market turbulence. Despite initially explosive growth from 88,000 to 49 million daily visits, recent data indicates a decline in interest. While achieving a 614% increase, DeepSeek now faces scrutiny as users find it lacking compared to established competitors. The platform’s future remains uncertain as it navigates competition and mistrust in the tech community.