DeepSeek forced to pause new signups following large scale cyberttack
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Olivia Smith
DeepSeek, a prominent AI chatbot platform, has announced a temporary halt in new user registrations due to what it describes as “large-scale malicious attacks” disrupting its services. The open-source model recently launched to great fanfare has surged in popularity, overtaking ChatGPT as the top free app in the US. While details of the attack remain undisclosed, speculations point towards a possible DDoS attack targeting the platform’s API and Web Chat services. Existing users can still access the service, albeit with registration temporarily suspended. Developed at a fraction of the cost compared to its US counterparts, DeepSeek’s performance has drawn attention despite ongoing semiconductor sanctions against China. The release of DeepSeek as open-source is set to shake up the AI market, leading to significant shifts in tech shares and raising questions about US competitiveness. This development signals a potential shift in the AI landscape, with the outcome hinging on how the US responds to this new challenge. (Via CNBC)
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