DeepSeek: New Revolution in AI in 2025

If you thought the artificial intelligence (AI) game was dominated by OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, it’s time to pay attention to what’s happening in China. A new player has entered the field, bringing a solution that not only matches the most advanced models from the West but even surpasses them in certain areas. DeepSeek is both the name of a Chinese AI company and the chatbot that has been making waves in the 2025 AI landscape. Since its launch, it has experienced massive adoption, even surpassing ChatGPT in app store downloads. More impressively, in performance tests, this model has proven to be on par with or even better than the industry giants.

In this article, we’ll dive deep into DeepSeek—what it is, how it works, and why it’s gaining so much traction—breaking it down in a simple way while also analyzing its potential impact on AI worldwide.

DeepSeek: The Chinese AI That’s Redefining the Market

DeepSeek is an artificial intelligence company based in China, but what makes it truly notable is not just its origin but its radically different approach to AI development.

Unlike closed-source models like ChatGPT (OpenAI) or Gemini (Google), DeepSeek is an open-source model. This means that anyone can access its internal workings, download it, and run it on their own computer without relying on external servers.

Feature	DeepSeek	ChatGPT	Gemini
Open-source	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No
Free to use	✅ Yes (online model)	❌ Limited free version	❌ Limited free version
Privacy	✅ Local, no third-party access	❌ OpenAI collects data	❌ Google collects data
Available in Spanish	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Business model	Free with local install option	Pay-per-token	Pay-per-token

What Does Open-Source Really Mean?

For the average user, the biggest difference is that you don’t need a subscription or worry about your data being processed by a corporation.

For developers, this is revolutionary—it allows them to customize AI freely, adapt it for specific needs, and even integrate it into their own applications without commercial restrictions.

But that’s just the beginning.

How Does DeepSeek Work?.The Technology Changing the Game.

The way DeepSeek was trained is completely different from its competitors.

It was developed without pre-labeled datasets, using pure reinforcement learning. In other words, the model learned from scratch, improving through trial and error—just like humans do.

Until now, this was considered impossible, but DeepSeek’s team has achieved it.

Training Method	DeepSeek	ChatGPT	Gemini
Pure reinforcement learning	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No
Supervised training	❌ No	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Real-time adaptability	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No

DeepSeek R1: Performance and Power

DeepSeek’s R1 model has been one of the most impressive in terms of performance, matching or even surpassingOpenAI models in mathematics and programming tests.

Key highlights:

671 billion parameters
97.3% accuracy in math benchmarks (outperforming OpenAI)
90% cheaper to develop than U.S. models
97% lower token costs compared to OpenAI

With these stats, DeepSeek isn’t just competing—it’s proving that open-source AI can be as powerful as proprietary solutions.

What Can You Do with DeepSeek?

DeepSeek works like any other advanced chatbot but offers greater flexibility and affordability.

Top Features:

✅ Advanced text generation (articles, summaries, scripts)
✅ Coding and debugging (great for developers)
✅ Mathematical problem-solving (high-precision calculations)
✅ Document processing (extracting key information)
✅ Web search capabilities (providing real-time references)
✅ Customizable AI models (for specific business needs)

Additionally, its online interface includes unique features:

Button	Function
🔍 DeepThink R1	Recalculates a response considering prior context
🔎 Search	Allows real-time internet searches with cited sources
📎 Attach file	Processes documents and answers questions about them

Is There Any Controversy Around DeepSeek?

Yes, and this is where things get more complicated.

Since DeepSeek was developed in China, its chatbot is subject to government regulations and censorship.

For example, if you ask about Taiwan or Tiananmen Square, the model will either avoid responding or provide information aligned with government-approved sources.

However, this censorship only affects the online version. If you download and run the model locally, you won’t have these restrictions, as all processing happens on your computer.

This makes DeepSeek different from ChatGPT and Gemini, where censorship and alignment with corporate values are enforced across all versions.

User Opinions & MundoVirtual’s Perspective

At MundoVirtual, we’ve tested DeepSeek, and our first impressions are surprising.

Its speed and accuracy are highly competitive with ChatGPT.
The ability to run it locally without restrictions is a huge advantage.
The model could improve in providing more detailed explanations.

Users have pointed out that DeepSeek is one of the first AIs to truly challenge the big tech players, and the idea of having a powerful and free model is reshaping how we think about artificial intelligence.

Is This the Future of AI?

DeepSeek has proven that open-source AI can be just as powerful as proprietary models from major tech companies. Its success in downloads, performance, and accessibility makes it a serious contender in the AI race.

The real question is: Will OpenAI and Google respond by making their models more accessible and affordable, or will they continue to push closed, premium solutions?

What do you think?. Will DeepSeek reshape the AI industry, or is it just a temporary trend?. Let me know in the comments, and let’s keep the conversation going!.🚀