- DeepSeek has matched ChatGPT’s performance with just $5.6M in development costs, compared to GPT-4’s $3B+.
- Nvidia suffered a record-breaking $590B market loss on January 27, 2025, following DeepSeek’s launch.
- DeepSeek operates with 90% less energy consumption and a 92% lower carbon footprint than conventional AI models.
- The AI model uses only 2,000 chips, while ChatGPT requires over 16,000, reshaping infrastructure requirements.
- DeepSeek offers free access, while ChatGPT maintains a $20/month subscription fee and higher API costs.
- The shift may disrupt traditional tech valuations and drive the AI industry toward efficiency-driven innovation.
- China’s success with DeepSeek challenges U.S. chip restrictions and prompts a $500B American AI initiative.
