Bangladesh, Jan. 28 -- The tech world is abuzz with the rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese-developed artificial intelligence (AI) model that has rapidly climbed to the top of Apple Store downloads since its release on January 20. Its unprecedented ascent has stunned investors, disrupted markets, and even led US President Donald Trump to label it a “wake-up call” for American tech companies. Built at a fraction of the cost of industry-leading models like OpenAIs ChatGPT, DeepSeek has sparked a seismic shift in the AI landscape and broader implications for US-China tech competition.

At its core, DeepSeek operates as an AI-powered chatbot akin to ChatGPT, designed to answer questions and enhance user efficiency. However, its underlying...