DeepSeek Will Not Succeed, There Will Be Other Winners

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DeepSeek may be a promising AI platform, but it faces serious obstacles to success. One major limitation is brand power. In tech, people tend to stick with familiar names, even when they are not the best. Consider social media: many users remain loyal to Facebook, though many complain that it “sucks” and lacks cutting-edge features. ChatGPT has become a brand name in the AI space, and that kind of brand recognition is hard to beat.

Another key factor is funding. United States companies often have greater access to investors, which enables them to pivot quickly and flow money into research and development. Historically, the U.S. has led global innovation, while Chinese firms have struggled to attract worldwide users. In addition, political risk cannot be ignored: remember how TikTok ran into potential bans under the Trump administration? Due to ongoing concerns about data privacy and government influence, DeepSeek could face similar scrutiny in certain countries. It is enough to see a few facts from the conversation with the Chinese chatbot: