The emergence of DeepSeek, a domestic Large Language Model (LLM), has recently taken the internet in the Chinese mainland by storm, signaling the true arrival of the AI era.
DeepSeek's ability to deliver high performance comparable to advanced LLMs like ChatGPT-4o at a significantly lower cost has ignited widespread discussions within the AI community and beyond. Prior to DeepSeek, China had launched dozens of renowned Large Language Models. However, despite their technical sophistication, these models struggled to gain widespread adoption, with AI remaining a topic largely confined to tech enthusiasts, younger generations, or highly educated individuals.
The rise of DeepSeek has changed this narrative, resonating with a much broader audience, including those with less formal education and older generations, such as individuals aged 50-60. In doing so, DeepSeek has played a pivotal role in bringing the topic of AI into the mainstream consciousness of the general public in the Chinese mainland.
As AI continues to integrate into daily life and impact the labor market, the democratization of AI through models like DeepSeek ensures that technological progress promotes fairness, justice, and human welfare without diminishing human value. This shift not only broadens the accessibility of AI but also fosters a more inclusive environment where diverse groups can engage with and benefit from advancements in artificial intelligence.
With the launch of DeepSeek's open-source AI model, the barriers to entry and the costs of AI development have significantly decreased. As the annual Two Sessions commence, CGTN's SCI-Tech Section is focusing on key issues surrounding artificial intelligence, launching the \"DeepSeek inspires the 'deep seek' for humanity\" series to explore the profound implications of AI's expanding role in society.
