
DeepSeek releases ‘revolutionary’ AI image generator amid tech industry panic
The IndependentSign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has launched a “revolutionary” new image generator that it claims can outperform the best models built by US-based rivals at a fraction of the price. It is a new game.” DeepSeek describes its latest open-source AI model as “revolutionary”, offering developers and researchers unprecedented access to cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies through free-to-use platforms like GitHub and Hugging Face. “DeepSeek’s Janus Pro represents a significant leap forward in artificial intelligence technology, combining advanced image understanding and generation capabilities in a single, powerful model,” the startup wrote on Hugging Face. “Its combination of advanced capabilities, open-source accessibility, and impressive performance benchmarks positions it as a significant player in the evolution of artificial intelligence technology.” Sam Altman, who leads ChatGPT and Dall-E creator OpenAI, praised DeepSeek’s cost-effective AI, however claimed that his company would be unveiling improved models that would lead the way towards human-level artificial intelligence.
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