The Chinese startup DeepSeek, which recently launched its new artificial intelligence model DeepSeek-R1, has topped the list of the most popular apps in Uzbekistan's App Store, according to data from Apple's website.
On Monday, January 28, DeepSeek managed to displace the marketplace Temu, which had been leading for the past few months.
Following are the chat-bot ChatGPT, one of the VPN services, and the mobile app Soliq from the Tax Committee.
At the same time, in the Google Play app store, Temu, ChatGPT, HET Billing mobile from "Regional Electric Networks," Instagram, and Telegram continue to dominate. The DeepSeek chat-bot did not even make it into the top 10 list.
A similar situation is observed in Russia, where DeepSeek has entered the top charts of the Russian versions of the App Store and Google Play. As reported by RBC, the DeepSeek app topped the charts in the App Store and also made it into the top 20 in Google Play, even though it was in 115th place just a day prior.
Additionally, the Chinese AI developer DeepSeek has temporarily suspended the registration of new users due to "massive malicious attacks," as stated on the company's website. However, those who registered in advance can use the AI model in normal mode.
What is known about DeepSeek
DeepSeek is an open language model of artificial intelligence capable of competing with solutions like OpenAI's ChatGPT.
The main advantage of the model is its low development cost. The company claims that it spent only $6 million on training, using 2,000 specialized chips, while competitors use up to 16,000 chips and invest hundreds of millions of dollars.
DeepSeek-R1 outperforms competitors in mathematical tests and programming, but OpenAI leads in overall knowledge level.
The model employs a "selective activation" method, processing only the relevant parts of the algorithm for each query. This reduces energy consumption and enhances performance. The developers achieved success by combining powerful Nvidia chips with simpler and cheaper components.
DeepSeek has opted for an open development model to rapidly accumulate experience and attract talent. The company actively recruits specialists from top universities in China, offering them high salaries. The founder of the company, Liang Wenfeng, asserts that the younger generation in China is capable of more if provided with opportunities for realization.
Previously, Spot reported that in 2024, foreign big tech paid $9 million in taxes in Uzbekistan.