DeepSeek Down: AI Chatbot Suffers Major 7-Hour Outage in China, Services Restored Following Multiple System Updates

DeepSeek’s AI chatbot experienced a rare seven-hour outage starting Sunday night, its largest disruption since launching in early 2025. While services are now restored following multiple updates, the cause remains unconfirmed. The incident occurs amidst heightened speculation that the Hangzhou-based firm is preparing to launch a significant model upgrade.