DeepSeek and others gain traction in US and EU
Security fears persist even as global interest in Chinese models grows.
A recent survey has found that most US and the EU users are open to using Chinese large language models, even amid ongoing political and cybersecurity scrutiny.
According to the report, 71 percent of respondents in the US and 87 percent in the EU would consider adopting models developed in China.
The findings highlight increasing international curiosity about the capabilities of Chinese AI firms such as DeepSeek, which have recently attracted global attention.
While the technology is gaining credibility, many Western users remain cautious about data privacy and infrastructure control.
More than half of those surveyed said they would only use Chinese AI models if hosted outside China. However, this suggests that while trust in the models’ performance is growing, concerns over data governance remain a significant barrier to adoption.
The results come amid heightened global competition in the AI race, with Chinese developers rapidly advancing to challenge US-based leaders. DeepSeek and similar firms now face balancing global outreach with geopolitical limitations.
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