Chinese startup DeepSeek has announced a credible alternative to ChatGPT, challenging the GenAI market with fewer Nvidia chips and open-source technology. Despite questions about its data handling and privacy policies, DeepSeek's market impact has been massive. Microsoft has integrated DeepSeek models into Azure AI Foundry and GitHub, indicating DeepSeek’s  growing influence. However, concerns remain about the long-term adoption of China-based AI services by Western companies.