Finland’s DeepSeek, Founded by Silo AI Creator, Disrupts Global AI Race Amid US $500 Billion AI Push and Cybersecurity Risks

In 2024, Finland made a notable breakthrough in artificial intelligence with the launch of DeepSeek, a startup that has disrupted global AI practices. Founded by Silo AI's founder, DeepSeek's rise challenges the notion that AI innovation is limited to countries with extensive access to advanced hardware and capital. The startup embodies a 'hacker spirit' and has drawn attention amid a broader geopolitical AI competition, notably following former President Donald Trump's announcement of a $500 billion US public-private AI initiative. DeepSeek's open-source AI tools have raised cybersecurity concerns, as they enable cybercriminals to develop sophisticated attack tools, posing risks to European cybersecurity. This development highlights the increasing importance of contributions from smaller nations like Finland in the global AI race and underscores the growing security challenges posed by open-source AI technologies.