DeepSeek

A recent report reveals that 81% of UK CISOs believe AI chatbots like DeepSeek require urgent government regulation due to cybersecurity risks. 34% have already banned AI tools, and 30% halted specific deployments over escalating concerns. CISOs fear data exposure, weaponization by cybercriminals, and increased attacks. 42% now view AI as a greater threat than a help. Many feel unprepared to manage AI-driven threats, prompting investment in AI specialists and C-suite training while urging for a national regulatory framework.

*Fortune* China released its “40 Under 40” list, recognizing promising young Chinese business leaders. DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng, previously known for High-Flyer Quant, tops the list, followed by leaders from Unitree Robotics, Pop Mart, Insta360, and Seres Group. DeepSeek’s emergence in the AI sector highlights China’s push for AI dominance. The list reflects a trend towards AI, healthcare, green technology, new consumerism, and intelligent manufacturing, mirroring China’s strategic priorities.

Rumors circulated about DeepSeek’s R2 model launching in August after the model itself hinted at a release window. However, sources close to DeepSeek denied these claims. While internal testing is underway, CEO Liang Wenfeng is reportedly unconvinced by the model’s performance. Furthermore, Nvidia chip restrictions may have impacted DeepSeek’s computing power, potentially leading to resource strain and a suboptimal user experience upon release.

On August 11th, the Chinese AI model DeepSeek experienced a widespread service outage, impacting its API, website, and mobile app. The incident sparked widespread complaints on Weibo under the hashtag #DeepSeekDown. DeepSeek reported the issue was identified and resolved between 21:55 and 23:39. DeepSeek gained popularity in early 2025, surpassing ChatGPT in US app downloads and reaching 30 million daily active users faster than any other app.

A report indicates a 72.2% drop in DeepSeek’s monthly downloads in Q2 2025. However, this decline is attributed to DeepSeek’s integration into third-party platforms and its focus on open-source LLM development for AGI advancement. Users are being diverted through these channels, impacting direct app downloads. While specialized AI tools like “AI+office” and “AI+education” platforms are gaining traction, DeepSeek remains a key AI player, despite facing challenges like delayed updates and user experience concerns.

QuestMobile’s Q2 2025 AI app ranking reveals a sharp 72.2% drop in DeepSeek’s monthly downloads, signaling a decline from its previous dominance. While Doubao leads overall, MAU decreased across similar AI assistants. New contenders emerged in specialized areas like “AI+Office” (ima, 360 Wenku) and “AI+Education” (Doubao Aixue, KuaiDui AI). Experts attribute DeepSeek’s decline to competitive API pricing from rivals, technology integration into other apps, lack of vertical integration, and delays in releasing the DeepSeek-R2 model.

During a visit to China, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised Xiaomi’s hardware and technology, expressing a desire to own their car, while also acknowledging Huawei’s strong engineering and cloud capabilities. He highlighted China’s advancements in AI, particularly the breakthroughs by companies like DeepSeek and their open-source inference model. He also mentioned Apple’s AI capabilities and his preference for Pixel phones’ pure Android experience.

Viral claims of DeepSeek’s usage collapsing from 50% to 3% are misleading. Data shows its peak was 6-7% on platforms like Poe, now near 3%—a 50% drop, not from 50%. Reports ignore its strategic shift: usage surged 20x via embedded third-party services (Tencent, Baidu, devices) despite direct API traffic dip. Prioritizing AGI research over commercial optimization, DeepSeek’s future hinges on next-gen models, not cherry-picked stats. (98 words)

DeepSeek’s launch of its next-gen AI model R2 faces major delays due to data and hardware constraints, with user adoption plummeting to 3% from 50% earlier this year. The Chinese AI firm struggles to secure sufficient high-quality training data under domestic restrictions and faces GPU shortages, causing reliability issues like hallucinations. Despite operational challenges, DeepSeek has disrupted the global AI market through its open-source strategy, engaging over 1 million developers by offering accessible models. While its current setbacks highlight scaling difficulties, the company has already reshaped competitive dynamics against Western giants.

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