DeepSeek AI suffers temporary performance issues after a malicious attack. The platform is now stabilizing, with monitoring in progress.
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI chatbot that quickly gained traction after its launch, has topped the Apple App Store download charts, even surpassing ChatGPT. However, earlier today, many users worldwide experienced service disruptions or “degraded performance,” as indicated on DeepSeek’s official status page.
DeepSeek Acknowledges the Issue
DeepSeek maintains a dedicated status page to track service outages and provide real-time updates. According to the latest reports, the chatbot’s Web and API services are experiencing performance slowdowns.
While this is not a complete service outage, users may encounter slower response times, occasional errors, or even instances where the chatbot fails to generate a response.
Cause of the Disruption
As per DeepSeek’s incident report, the issue stems from “large-scale malicious attacks” on its services. While the company has not disclosed specific details regarding the attack, it has confirmed that a fix has been identified and implemented.
The company also reassured users, stating, “We are continuing to monitor for any further issues.”
Temporary Registration Limitations
To mitigate the impact, DeepSeek has temporarily restricted new user registrations. The company stated:
“Due to large-scale malicious attacks on DeepSeek’s services, we are temporarily limiting registrations to ensure continued service. Existing users can log in as usual. Thanks for your understanding and support.”
Despite these challenges, existing users can still access and use DeepSeek’s services without interruption. The company continues to monitor the situation to ensure stability and performance improvements.
