DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup, faced its longest outage, lasting over seven hours on Sunday. Users reported issues starting at 9:35 p.m., with the initial resolution marked two hours later, although performance issues persisted until 10:33 a.m. the next day. The cause remains undisclosed, with DeepSeek previously boasting a 99% operational record since January 2025. The disruption raises concerns about its competitive edge amid rapidly evolving rivals like ChatGPT and Alibaba.
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup, faced its longest outage, lasting over seven hours on Sunday. Users reported issues starting at 9:35 p.m., with the initial resolution marked two hours later, although performance issues persisted until 10:33 a.m. the next day. The cause remains undisclosed, with DeepSeek previously boasting a 99% operational record since January 2025. The disruption raises concerns about its competitive edge amid rapidly evolving rivals like ChatGPT and Alibaba.