DeepSeek AI Startup Claims 'Malicious Attacks', Temporarily Limits User Registrations

Despite the U.S. restricting chip exports to China, DeepSeek has managed to build advanced models at a fraction of the cost of its competitors. (Credit: AFP)

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek announced Monday that it would temporarily limit new user registrations due to "large-scale malicious attacks" on its platform.

The existing users, however, will still be able to access their accounts as usual, the company added. "Existing users can log in as usual," DeepSeek said in its update. "Thanks for your understanding and support."