DeepSeek Launches $10M Open-Source AI Model Rivaling ChatGPT

🤖 David vs AI Goliath

By Masa🌽
Jan 27, 2025, 6:57 PM
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DeepSeek has launched a new AI model with reportedly better reasoning capabilities than ChatGPT and Claude, achieved with just $10 million and under 200 team members.​ Key developments:

  • Model is fully open-source, challenging Big AI's closed systems
  • Integrates with Masa's real-time data network for AI development
  • Expected to boost $MASA adoption through developer usage
  • Accessible via Bittensor Subnets, benefiting $TAO ecosystem

This development could democratize AI development by lowering barriers to entry for AI entrepreneurs and accelerating open-source innovation in the space.​

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