Authored by Lily Zhou via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
An analysis by The Epoch Times reveals that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) app DeepSeek, which caused a significant drop in AI-related stock prices on Jan. 27, displays a clear bias in favor of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
According to the report, when compared to ChatGPT, DeepSeek provided brief and biased answers that align with the CCP’s narratives, avoiding topics such as human rights and sensitive issues related to the regime.
One notable instance was when DeepSeek refused to answer questions about The Epoch Times, a media outlet frequently targeted by the CCP due to its coverage of human rights abuses.
The sudden rise of DeepSeek in the AI market raised concerns among investors, as its latest AI models released on Jan. 20 were seen as more efficient and cost-effective than its competitors.
On Jan. 27, DeepSeek surpassed ChatGPT to become the top-rated free application on Apple’s App Store in the U.S., leading to speculation about the rationale behind major tech companies’ AI investments and impacting the stock prices of companies like Nvidia.
In a test conducted by The Epoch Times on Jan. 27, DeepSeek failed to answer several questions, demonstrating a lack of transparency and bias in its responses.
For instance, when asked about sensitive topics like the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, DeepSeek evaded providing a direct answer, raising further doubts about the app’s credibility.
DeepSeek’s reluctance to address crucial issues, such as IP theft allegations and human rights violations, indicates a troubling pattern of obfuscation and denial.
Furthermore, the app’s dismissal of concerns raised by U.S. lawmakers regarding China’s trade practices and intellectual property rights suggests a deliberate effort to downplay legitimate grievances.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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