At the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China, DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that gained global attention for its open-source language model, made its first public appearance in nearly a year. During the event, senior researcher Chen Deli voiced concerns about the future of artificial intelligence, stating that while AI may aid humanity in the short term, it could lead to significant job losses within 5–10 years as systems become capable of replacing human labor Asharq Al-Awsat U.S. News.
Chen’s remarks stood out among presentations by executives from other leading Chinese AI firms, collectively dubbed the “six little dragons” of AI. His cautionary tone contrasted with the optimism typically seen at such tech gatherings, sparking debate about the ethical and economic implications of rapid AI advancement.
Despite DeepSeek’s success—having surpassed ChatGPT on Apple’s app marketplace earlier this year—the company’s leadership appears committed to open-source development, while remaining mindful of AI’s disruptive potential TechRound.
