From OpenAI to DeepSeek: The Turbulent Journey of AI Innovation, Ethics, and Global Competition
Introduction Artificial intelligence is evolving at breakneck speed, and two names repeatedly make headlines: OpenAI and DeepSeek. But behind these big players lies a complex narrative involving shifting missions, legal controversies, and international tech rivalries. This blog post unpacks the major developments, drawing on publicly available sources to paint a fuller picture of where AI stands—and where it might be headed. 1. OpenAI’s Founding & Shift to a For-Profit Model OpenAI was established in 2015 with a bold promise: make AI technology accessible for the benefit of all humanity. Funded in part by tech luminaries including Elon Musk, its initial non-profit vision resonated with developers and researchers worldwide. Musk served on the board until 2018, before stepping away over internal disagreements. However, in 2019, OpenAI transitioned to a “capped-profit” structure—meaning it could generate returns for investors but purportedly within a […]