We live in an era where truth doesn’t matter anymore. All that matters is who has the best PR campaign and who shouts the loudest. If someone told you tomorrow that water is toxic, you would start to be afraid to drink it. We are that easy to manipulate. The Deepseek R1 case is just the latest in a long line of crude manipulations, and the mass reaction is clear proof that people are not only easily fooled – they actually love to be fooled.
When Deepseek R1 appeared on the scene, it seriously shook up the AI industry. Open-source, powerful, accessible to everyone and, above all, almost free – something unacceptable for the giants who asked you for big money for limited and conditional access. What happened? Exactly what you would expect from an industry accustomed to milking customers mercilessly: they went on the attack.
Organized Attack: When You Can’t Compete, Destroy
First, a massive DDoS – nothing new, a digital guerrilla tactic used by those who can’t compete fairly. Then, a “mysterious” hack that exposed private data from Deepseek R1. But the final straw? An aggressive disinformation campaign:
– “Deepseek R1 steals your data and gives it to the Chinese government!”
Let’s be serious. Suddenly, everyone has become an expert on Chinese law. Sure, China has laws that require companies to cooperate with the state – but that applies to all Chinese companies, not just Deepseek R1.
The Hypocrisy That No One Recognizes
If you’re one of those who deleted your account out of fear, let me ask you something simple:
– Do you have an account on TikTok?
– Have you ever bought from Alibaba or AliExpress?
– Do you use any services made in China?
If the answer is "yes", then congratulations - your hypocrisy is complete. How come you haven't noticed until now that all these services are Chinese? Why is Deepseek R1 the only one who's a shill? Simple: because Deepseek R1 directly threatens their profits. Don't imagine that they've come to your aid to protect you. They're really worried about your data. What annoys them is that they can't take money from you anymore for something you can now have for free.
And you think the rest of them don't sell your data? Let's be serious. How many times have you searched for a product on Amazon and, within 24 hours, received calls or ads on that exact niche? Did you think it was a coincidence? There are no coincidences in the digital world. There's only the exploitation of your data.
How Fear Is Created - And Why It Works
The scenario is always the same:
1. A technology emerges that offers freedom and cheap access.
2. A panic campaign is launched – that they steal your data, that it is dangerous.
3. The masses panic, give up their freedom and return to big corporations.
Simple, effective and repeated endlessly. What is the funniest thing? It works every time. If an AI were to be launched tomorrow that was completely free and anonymous, in two weeks you would see alarmist headlines:
– "Free AI steals your identity!"
– "The hidden danger of new open-source technology!"
And people would believe it. Because it is easier to believe what you are told than to think.
Think, Don't Blindly Believe
The truth is simple: everyone collects your data. The only difference is that some charge you extra money to do it, and others offer you freedom in return. If you are scared of Deepseek R1 but dance on TikTok or buy from Alibaba, you are lying to yourself.
So, before you jump to conclusions based on fear, ask yourself: who benefits from your fear? Hint: not you.
