Coasties curious about the latest in AI technology may have noticed a new name making headlines: DeepSeek AI.

Google Trends reveals that DeepSeek AI has been one of the most searched terms in New Zealand.

This Chinese artificial intelligence company has been gaining significant attention globally, rivalling industry leaders.

DeepSeek's latest AI model, DeepSeek-R1, offers high-performance AI access at a lower cost than its competitors.

The company's AI assistant, powered by DeepSeek-V3, has become the most downloaded free app on Apple's App Store in several countries.

This rapid rise has disrupted the AI industry and raised questions about the future of AI investments.

Locals interested in exploring alternative AI options can visit DeepSeek's AI assistant at https://chat.deepseek.com/ for a lower-cost alternative to ChatGPT.

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