Monday, June 16 2025

Chinese startup DeepSeek shakes global AI markets with a low-cost assistant, prompting a worldwide reevaluation of tech stock valuations.

The global tech market faced a sharp downturn as Chinese startup DeepSeek introduced a groundbreaking AI assistant. Using cost-efficient hardware and less data, this model has garnered global recognition, including praise from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and sent ripples through the AI and technology sectors.

Tech Selloff Triggers Alarm

On Monday, Nvidia’s stock dropped 17%, erasing $593 billion in market value the largest one-day loss in history. The selloff extended globally, with Japanese technology stocks, including Advantest and Tokyo Electron, experiencing consecutive days of losses

Key players like Microsoft and Alphabet also felt the impact, with the Philadelphia semiconductor index plunging 9.2% its steepest decline since March 2020.

DeepSeek’s Competitive Edge

DeepSeek’s assistant, launched on Jan. 10, relies on Nvidia’s H800 chips, costing under $6 million for development. This contrasts sharply with the heavy investments by U.S. tech firms in high-cost AI infrastructure.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged DeepSeek’s innovation, calling it “impressive” while emphasizing the competitive nature of the industry.

Global Impact and Market Uncertainty

The rapid adoption of DeepSeek has sparked investor concerns over the dominance of AI giants like Nvidia. SoftBank Group in Japan dropped 6%, while Malaysia’s YTL Power fell 7.5% as datacenter-linked stocks also suffered losses.

AI Industry Faces Shifting Dynamics


Market experts believe the emergence of DeepSeek underscores intensifying competition in the AI space. Charu Chanana, Chief Investment Strategist at Saxo, highlighted how DeepSeek’s cost-efficient approach challenges the U.S.’s expensive AI infrastructure.

Amid this upheaval, attention now turns to upcoming tech earnings reports as companies aim to reassure investors amidst the growing uncertainties in the AI race.

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