DeepSeek's AI model matches ChatGPT in performance but avoids sensitive political topics in China

DeepSeek, a Chinese startup, has developed an AI model that performs similarly to ChatGPT in general queries. However, its China-hosted version avoids sensitive political topics, showing caution in responses that could conflict with government regulations. In tests, DeepSeek provided balanced answers on topics like COVID-19 but declined to comment on the Tiananmen Square protests, unlike ChatGPT and another version of DeepSeek. This highlights a significant difference in political sensitivity. Despite these limitations, DeepSeek excelled in creative problem-solving and everyday queries, suggesting meal ideas and sustainable city planning concepts. Overall, while it competes well with ChatGPT, its political constraints may limit its appeal to users outside China.