Insight ReportDeepSeek: The Chinese AI Startup That Has Overtaken ChatGPT on Apple’s App Store Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research January 29, 2025 Reasons to ReadOn January 27, 2025, DeepSeek overtook OpenAI’s ChatGPT on Apple’s App Store. What is DeepSeek? Meet the Chinese AI (artificial intelligence) startup that could change the game for retail. Companies mentioned in this report include: Apple, DeepSeek, OpenAI Other relevant research: More coverage of AI and GenAI in retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: 2Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Diverging Strategies Amid Tariff Impacts in the Pre-Holiday Build-UpAI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of ApplicationsDiwali’s Global Rise Is Reshaping the Retail Growth CycleFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 11, 2025—Infographic
