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The newly developed AI model, DeepSeek, set off a $969 billion bomb of value in the United States technology stocks in the S&P 500. This prompted the question: Which AI model is better, ChatGPT or DeepSeek? The stock valuation might indicate that DeepSeek is better, but others disagree.
First, the model architecture of the AI works differently but provides similar services. DeepSeek uses what’s called a “Mixture-of-Experts.” DeepSeek has 671 billion parameters and only activates a certain subset of its parameters for each request, which enhances its efficiency. It is similar to how the human brain works; we shut off other neurons where it is unnecessary to provide the fastest and best response to circumstances. Unlike DeepSeek, ChatGPT utilizes every subset in its program, which is more consistent but less efficient. Thus, DeepSeek seems to be better in terms of efficiency.
DeepSeek might be better for fast responses, but every AI shines in different areas. Since ChatGPT uses all its “neurons” or parameters, it can understand the context and provide a more complex response across many subjects. DeepSeek, on the other hand, is particularly good in mathematics with an accuracy rate of 90%. As you can see, both of these AI models are better at different things, which makes it difficult to determine which is better since it will be based on individual circumstances.
Even though DeepSeek shines in technical responses, it is limited in its capacity for deep context or long-form dialogue with the users. ChatGPT is trained in a way that sounds like you are talking to an actual human and is specifically designed to generate dialogue that is not bland. In terms of efficiency, DeepSeek may perform better, but ChatGPT can give you a more tailored response to meet your needs, which understandably takes more time.
This does not mean DeepSeek cannot generate creative content, have complex discussions and write content-rich texts in the future. DeepSeek is a new player in the AI field, and its astonishing performance over ChatGPT proves that it could be significantly better than ChatGPT in other fields as well. Not to mention, DeepSeek is free of charge for everyone with the same level of services to everyone, while ChatGPT requires a subscription payment for better services that some cannot afford.
Whether ChatGPT or DeepSeek is better depends on your specific needs and circumstances. For example, if you are a business person looking for an AI that can handle a variety of complex questions, then you should go with ChatGPT. If you need quick and direct answers to help with your math homework, you should go with DeepSeek. DeepSeek is also specialized in doing mathematical computations or optimizing search functionality quickly.
Although your preference might say one is better than the other, the market says otherwise. DeepSeek’s first release plummeted stocks in the S&P 500 and continues to steal ChatGPT users. From its faster response times and high frequency, it gives users what ChatGPT could not: accuracy and speed. The MoE model is also designed to fine-tune parameters to tailor responses based on the context of each query. But DeepSeek shines most in accuracy and data retrieval, which is what most people need today. ChatGPT’s attempt to give complex and content-rich answers may hinder its accuracy and relevance to the questions asked by the user. DeepSeek’s focus on precision ensures more accurate and relevant results. Overall, your preference decides which model will be better for you, but objectively, DeepSeek is a better choice.
