DeepSeek held a 4.1 percent share of global AI web traffic while continuing aggressive pricing that pressures Western model providers.
The Chinese startup’s low-cost inference strategy has attracted developers and cost-sensitive enterprises evaluating alternatives to U.S.-based platforms.
Industry analysts said DeepSeek’s traffic share remains modest in absolute terms but influential in forcing incumbents to cut subscription prices.
Regulatory scrutiny over cross-border data handling has limited DeepSeek adoption among some Western corporate customers.
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