Battle of giants: OpenAI vs. DeepSeek vs. Qwen 2.5 (Who will Master AI?

In recent years, we have witnessed an exponential advance in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, driven by companies such as OpenAI, DeepSeek and Alibaba McKinsey, in 2024, 72% of companies have already adopted AI, a significant increase compared to 55% in 2023. The survey also reveals that generative AI has gone from 33% to 65% of adoption in a year, but after all, what to expect from these numerous creations and solutions? 

In this article, we explore the current panorama of these technologies, comparing their characteristics and future projections, and analyze how these innovations impact people's daily lives.

With this new accessibility scenarios is it possible to have a cost reduction? 

The fierce competition between giants like OpenAI, Alibaba and DeepSeek is resulting in a significant reduction in the costs of AI-based solutions.This makes the technology more accessible to startups, small businesses and end consumers.With AI becoming cheaper, we can see and witness a democratization of technology, allowing more sectors of society to integrate AI into their daily operations.

In addition, the variety of AI options available in the market allows companies to choose the solution that best suits their specific needs. This diversity promotes innovation, since each provider seeks to differentiate itself with unique functionalities. The result is a more personalized and efficient offer, directly benefiting end users.

It is important to remember that competition between these companies also stimulates continuous investment in research and development, accelerating the evolution of AI technologies. Thus, we can translate this into more efficient, safe and affordable solutions.And it is a fact: companies like OpenAI, DeepSeek and Alibaba are constantly improving their models to offer superior performance in natural language processing tasks.

Another point to consider is that the cheapening of AI technology allows more sectors of society to integrate these solutions into their operations, promoting digital inclusion and professional training on a large scale. This democratization of AI technology has the potential to transform various sectors, from education to health, positively impacting people's lives.

Comparison of models: OpenAI O1, DeepSeek R1 and Qwen 2.5-Max

OpenAI O1 Model developed by OpenAI, recognized for its high-level natural language processing capability.

Strengths & Outstanding comprehension and text generation; flexibility for diverse applications.

Weak Points ; high operational cost, dependence on robust computational infrastructure.

DeepSeek R1 Developed by Chinese startup DeepSeek, designed to deliver competitive performance without requiring cutting-edge hardware.

Strengths & Affordable Price; efficiency in relevant benchmarks.

Weak Points & poor global acceptance; less recognition in Western markets.

Qwen 2.5-Max (Alibaba): Alibaba promises that this model outperforms major competitors including the GPT-4 and DeepSeek-V3.

Strengths & Strengths Enhanced performance in comparative tests; efficiency in text generation and semantic understanding.

Weak points & poor global acceptance; less recognition in Western markets; possible domestic competitive pressure in China led to accelerated launch.

Thinking long term, what is the impact on the day to day? 

As AI technology continues to evolve, we can expect an even greater impact on people's daily lives.More affordable and efficient AI solutions have the potential to transform everything from routine tasks such as automated customer service to critical areas such as AI-assisted medical diagnostics.

In the near future, this technology is expected to play a central role in improving the quality of life, simplifying processes and promoting innovation in various sectors.The combination of cost reduction, greater diversity of choices and continuous advancement of technology points to a scenario where it not only complements, but significantly transforms the way we live and work.

With the rapid evolution and increasing accessibility of AI technologies, we are only at the beginning of an era where artificial intelligence will profoundly shape our future.It remains for us to closely follow these innovations and seize the opportunities they offer us to create a more connected and efficient world.

By Gustavo Napomuceno, Solutions Architect and AI expert at Mouts IT.