DeepSeek Hit by Malicious Attacks After $1 Trillion US Tech Loss

Exploring the Impact of Malicious Attacks on China’s AI App DeepSeek

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has reported experiencing large-scale malicious attacks following the launch of its AI chatbot, R1. These attacks have disrupted new user registrations, though existing users remain unaffected. The company suspects the attacks may be distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks or other forms of cyberattacks.

The release of DeepSeek’s R1 chatbot has significantly impacted the global technology sector. The chatbot’s performance has been described as a “Sputnik moment” for American AI, challenging the dominance of U.S. tech firms. Following its launch, U.S. tech companies experienced a substantial market downturn, with Nvidia’s stock value dropping by over $500 billion.

In response to the cyberattacks, DeepSeek has limited new user registrations to Chinese mainland phone numbers. The company is actively working to mitigate the effects of the attacks and restore full service to all users.