Cheaper, faster, riskier — The rise of DeepSeek and its security concerns

DeepSeek’s rapid ascent highlights vulnerabilities in data privacy and cybersecurity, sparking a global debate on balancing innovation with safety.

Opinion by: Ahmad Shadid, CEO of O.xyz

The DeepSeek saga made it abundantly clear that cheaper AI models can offer breakthrough advantages. DeepSeek challenges traditional investments with low-cost, high-performance technology. Yet its rise brings serious risks. 

The most concerning aspects of such models are data privacy and security issues. The fact that such advanced models can be developed at a fraction of the standard expense does boost innovation and investment prospects, but at what cost?

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