DeepSeek Halts New User Signups Following Cyberattack
"AI startup DeepSeek pauses user signups after a cyberattack, impacting its rapid growth."
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DeepSeek Halts New User Signups Following Cyberattack
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that recently captivated the AI world with the release of its open-source R1 model, has temporarily halted new user signups. This decision comes in response to a cyberattack, as reported by CNBC. While the company has paused new registrations, existing users can continue to access their accounts without disruption. DeepSeek has been contacted for further comment and this article will be updated with any new information received. This incident marks a significant setback for DeepSeek, which had recently gained significant traction in the AI community. The company's R1 model garnered widespread attention and praise, with claims that it outperforms OpenAI's o1 on several key benchmarks. Furthermore, DeepSeek recently unveiled a new family of image models, further solidifying its position as a leading player in the AI landscape. The popularity of DeepSeek's app has surged dramatically. According to data from Appfigures, it reached 2.6 million down…
