• “When you ask DeepSeek a question, it not only provides an answer but also explains its reasoning in detail. I find this incredibly valuable. Seeing how it thinks allows us to compare and refine our own thought processes. As long as we keep improving, we won’t be replaced by AI.”
• “DeepSeek can easily replace low-quality online fiction writers who churn out mediocre content. However, the real challenge for novelists has never been AI. It’s whether they can produce truly great works.”
• “Tools will never replace those who think, but they will mercilessly eliminate those who don’t.” Source: Zhihu
Lei Jun, co-founder and CEO of Xiaomi: “I greatly admire DeepSeek’s achievements. It’s truly fantastic. We have already entered the age of artificial intelligence. Whether we like it or not, AI is shaping our lives. Everyone should learn to use these tools, as they can significantly enhance work efficiency and make life more convenient.”
Source: Lei Jun’s livestream on Sina Weibo, February 12
Lin Sen, writer and editor at literary journal Tianya: “DeepSeek has far exceeded my expectations. The literary quality of its poetry and essays is impressive, often surpassing the work of most people. It will undoubtedly impact the future of writing, though how, exactly, remains to be seen. For literary journals like mine, distinguishing between authentic submissions and AI-generated works may become a real challenge.”
Source: Hunan Daily
Hou Tijian, dean of the Chinese department at Fudan University: “DeepSeek’s poetry-writing capabilities can easily replace insincere, formulaic verses that lack true emotion. However, if we write poetry from the heart, AI will never replicate that deeply human experience.”
Source: Shanghai Observer
When it comes to AI-generated content, many have long believed that human creativity would remain an exclusive stronghold. However, a new AI tool is challenging that notion with its astonishing creative abilities.
Since late January 2025, Chinese social media platforms have been flooded with content generated by DeepSeek, an AI model developed by Hangzhou-based startup High-Flyer. DeepSeek appears capable of writing almost anything, from poetry and fiction to advertisements and lab reports. Writers, literary editors and Chinese professors alike have been stunned by the literary quality of its output, with some remarking that DeepSeek’s poetry and essays surpass the work of most human writers. Many have noted that, as a Chinese-developed AI model, DeepSeek’s proficiency in Chinese writing far exceeds that of ChatGPT, leading some to describe it as an experienced Chinese writer with remarkable literary talent.
DeepSeek’s exceptional creative writing capabilities have ignited intense discussions online. While many praise it as a powerful writing assistant that can spark ideas and improve writing skills, others are uneasy about the broader implications of AI’s rapid advancement. Some netizens worry that DeepSeek could pose a threat to writing-related professions, potentially displacing many workers. Experts have also raised concerns about plagiarism, warning that AI-generated content could blur the lines between original and machine-generated writing, making it harder to detect.
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