Archive · 10 Jan 2026
DeepSeek AI Expands with New Coding Model
DeepSeek AI, a company from China, is becoming very popular in many developing countries.
This is helping to close the gap between these countries and richer ones when it comes to using artificial intelligence.
A report by Microsoft says that 16.3% of the world's population now uses AI tools like DeepSeek.
DeepSeek is different from other AI tools because it is free and open-source, meaning anyone can use and change it.
This makes it very popular in places where people might not be able to afford expensive AI tools.
DeepSeek is especially popular in China, Belarus, Cuba, Russia, Iran, Syria, and some African countries.
In China, almost 90% of AI users use DeepSeek.
The company is expected to launch a new AI model, V4, in mid-February 2025, which is said to be very good at coding tasks and handling long coding prompts.
Some developed countries have limited the use of DeepSeek over security concerns.
DeepSeek AI is expected to launch its next-generation AI model V4, featuring strong coding capabilities, in mid-February 2025.
Internal tests suggest V4 could outperform rivals like Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's GPT series in coding tasks.
V4 has made breakthroughs in handling and processing extremely long coding prompts, benefiting developers.
DeepSeek AI has gained significant popularity in developing countries, with high market shares in China, Belarus, Cuba, Russia, Iran, Syria, and several African nations.
Some developed countries have limited the use of DeepSeek AI over alleged security risks and privacy concerns.
- Who
- DeepSeek AI, a Chinese tech startup founded in 2023
- What
- DeepSeek AI is expanding its offerings with a new coding-focused AI model, V4, and has gained significant popularity in developing countries.
- When
- Global AI adoption reached 16.3% in the three months to December 2024; V4 model expected to launch in mid-February 2025
- Where
- Developing countries, particularly China, Belarus, Cuba, Russia, Iran, Syria, and several African nations
- Why
- DeepSeek's free and open-source models, along with its affordability and strong coding capabilities, have fueled wider AI adoption in price-sensitive regions.
Proponents of DeepSeek AI
Critics of DeepSeek AI
Adoption and Accessibility
Proponents of DeepSeek AI
DeepSeek AI's free and open-source models have significantly increased AI adoption in developing countries, narrowing the AI adoption gap with advanced economies.
Critics of DeepSeek AI
Some developed countries have limited the use of DeepSeek AI over alleged security risks and privacy concerns.
Technological Advancements
Proponents of DeepSeek AI
DeepSeek AI's upcoming V4 model is expected to outperform rivals in coding tasks and handle long coding prompts, benefiting developers.
Critics of DeepSeek AI
Critics argue that the rapid advancement of DeepSeek AI models could pose challenges in terms of security and ethical considerations.
- AI Adoption Rate
- 16.3% of global population (Dec 2024)
- DeepSeek Founded
- 2023
- DeepSeek R1 Release
- January 2025
- DeepSeek Market Share in China
- 89%
- DeepSeek Market Share in Belarus
- 56%
- DeepSeek Market Share in Cuba
- 49%
- DeepSeek Market Share in Russia
- 43%
- DeepSeek Market Share in Iran
- 25%
- DeepSeek Market Share in Syria
- 23%
- DeepSeek Market Share in Africa (Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Niger)
- 11-14%
- Expected Launch of V4 Model
- Mid-February 2025
- Key Capabilities of V4 Model
- Strong coding capabilities and handling of long coding prompts
