DeepSeek limits registrations to Chinese numbers, citing 'large-scale attacks'

[alecco]

https://www.businessinsider.com/deepseek-issues-account-registration-limited-china-phone-numbers-malicious-attack-2025-1

[WheelsAtLarge]

I doubt it's an attack. I suspect it's just a large number of people trying to sign up. I tried the chat and it's better for my needs and it's cheaper too. I won't be the only one that finds that. People are changing from ChatGPT in droves.