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Chatgdp said Deepseek is a copycat. They might start legal proceedings.

Chatgdp probably can't sue Deepseek for copyright to use their models.  This is because Chatgdp probably is not able to register its copyright in China as China has advised companies not to offer Chatgdp in China.  This is a loophole that Deepseek used.

https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/China-t...T-services

Anyway,  Deepseek's reputation globally will be affected and unlikely they will attract overseas investors and sell their products as good overseas.  That may be one of the reasons why they offered Deepseek free of charge.  Users will want to use free Deepseek but they can be sued for copyright if Deepseek contains Chatgdp copyright materials.

Also if Deepseek has infringed copyright laws, Apple and Google will delete Deepseek apps from their Stores. That will be a good indication.