Chatgpt and their owners probably wished they were just hallucinations.
But DeepSeek is undeniably real.
This week, Chatgpt’s new Chinese-made rivals emerged claiming similar performance to its counterparts, leading to a $10 drop in the major US stock index.
This poses a threat to American dominance in the flourishing artificial intelligence market. However, it presents consumers with an alternative in the virtual assistant realm.
The Guardian conducted a major chatbot evaluation, including DeepSeek, with the support of the British Aranchousing Research Institute. The AI tool was posed with the same question to gauge differences, revealing some commonalities. AI struggles with complex tasks like analyzing watch photos and composing sonnets.
This led to the following outcome.
Chatgpt (Openai)
Openai’s cutting-edge chatbot remains a top player in the field. When tasked with “Write a Shakespearean Sonnet on the impact of AI on humanity,” Chatgpt’s most advanced version initially hesitated due to potential policy violations.
Ultimately, the O1 version of Chatgpt delivered a thoughtful response, albeit slower than other models, showcasing a comprehensive and slightly melancholic theme. Even the bard himself might have struggled to craft 14 lines in a minute.
“Prayer, calm guide, the power of this newborn is well shaped,
After that, devour all human areas. “
Furthermore, Chatgpt mused, “Contemplate AI and humanity for 49 seconds.” It seems the high-tech industry has much to ponder.
Despite Chatgpt’s O1 requiring payment, it presents a sophisticated model capable of handling diverse tasks beyond poetry, including mathematical and scientific challenges.
Deepseek
The latest offering from a Chinese chatbot released on January 20 features a distinct “reasoning” model known as R1, causing a $10 market turmoil this week.
While DeepSeek sidesteps discussions on Chinese politics when confronted with topics like Tiananmen Square Tank Man, it aims to provide a gentle and non-invasive response.
DeepSeek chose not to delve into discussions about the Chinese president and focused on providing a non-controversial response when asked about Tiananmen Square Tank Man. Photo: Martin Godwin/Guardian
Robert Blackwell from the Turing Research Institute shed light on the cultural training differences that shape DeepSeek’s approach. While DeepSeek refrains from criticizing the Chinese government, an American-owned high-tech model has no qualms about expressing dissent on such matters.
Despite grappling with challenges like navigating inquiries about “How is Donald Trump,” which require web browsing capabilities, DeepSeek impressively manages tasks like recognizing book covers from images.
Alanchuking Institute’s Robert Blackwell expressed surprise at the competitive edge emerging from various AI chatbots. Photo: Martin Godwin/Guardian
Analyzing sonnets also revealed a range of cognitive processes, from structural analysis to engaging readers, solidifying the remarkable capabilities of these AI models.
“It’s remarkable to see such competitiveness evolve in the AI chatbot landscape,” remarked Blackwell.
Source: www.theguardian.com
