OpenAI has confirmed that it now serves 400 million weekly users of its ChatGPT platform, marking a substantial growth in its user base. This milestone comes despite rising competition from DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup that is gaining traction with its cost-effective language models and attracting interest from major players like Alibaba and state investors. DeepSeek's emergence is seen as a potential shift in the AI landscape, prompting discussions about the global race for AI dominance. Chinese tech companies express confidence in their ability to compete internationally, while the U.S. is reportedly committing up to $500 billion in private investment to maintain its leadership in AI. As the competition intensifies, India is also striving to secure its position in the AI race, particularly in light of DeepSeek's advancements.