New York, Jan 30 (V7N) — OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has accused Chinese AI company DeepSeek of copying its model, claiming that DeepSeek used OpenAI’s data to develop its own AI system.

DeepSeek’s emergence has sparked global interest, as the Chinese app delivers high-quality AI-generated responses while operating with significantly lower costs and computational resources. The app’s debut has also shaken financial markets, with AI investors scrambling to understand its rapid success.

The situation has notably impacted the U.S. stock market. Chipmaker Nvidia suffered its worst single-day loss in history, shedding nearly $600 billion in market value. The decline has raised concerns about the competitive landscape in AI hardware and software development.

According to reports from Bloomberg, OpenAI and its primary backer, Microsoft, are investigating whether DeepSeek obtained and utilized OpenAI’s proprietary data. OpenAI has detected instances where individuals exported large quantities of its AI model data, raising suspicions of unauthorized access.

A report from the Financial Times suggests that OpenAI found evidence of a technique known as "distillation." This method involves training one AI model by continuously querying another and analyzing its responses—potentially violating OpenAI’s terms of service.

While OpenAI is accusing DeepSeek of unethical practices, the company itself faces ongoing legal challenges for using third-party data. Several media organizations, led by The New York Times, have sued OpenAI over alleged copyright infringement.

Meanwhile, China’s AI sector is gaining momentum. On Chinese New Year, Alibaba unveiled its new Kuen 2.5 Max AI, claiming it outperforms both DeepSeek-V3 and OpenAI’s GPT-4 Zero.

Despite the market turmoil, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang remains focused on advancing AI technology, particularly "physical AI"—a concept involving real-world applications such as human-like robots and autonomous vehicles.

The global AI chip industry is also experiencing a surge. Dutch semiconductor company ASML has projected revenue between $31 billion and $36 billion by 2025, driven by the increasing demand for high-performance chips.

As AI competition intensifies, regulatory scrutiny and technological innovations are expected to shape the future landscape of artificial intelligence.

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