Why does the DeepSeek model claim it is designed by OpenAI?

It appears there’s some confusion here. There isn’t any official OpenAI model called “DeepSeek” documented in OpenAI’s API or models overview. OpenAI’s publicly available models include GPT‑4, DALL·E, and others like Whisper or CLIP, as listed in the official documentation.

If a model called DeepSeek is stating that it’s “designed by OpenAI,” here are a few possibilities to consider:

• Third-Party Integration: It might be a third-party project that incorporates or builds on top of one of OpenAI’s models. In such cases, the project may use OpenAI’s API to generate responses, leading to confusion about its origin.
• Mislabeling or Misunderstanding: Sometimes, projects might mistakenly reference OpenAI if they are inspired by OpenAI’s work or use similar underlying technology. This isn’t the same as being an official OpenAI product.
• Custom Implementation: A developer or community member might have named their project “DeepSeek” while leveraging OpenAI models or techniques, which can make it seem as though it was created by OpenAI.

For definitive information, it’s best to verify the project’s documentation or source. The official OpenAI documentation only mentions models such as GPT‑4, DALL·E, Whisper, CLIP, and others—DeepSeek is not among them.

I hope this helps clarify the situation! If you have any questions about officially supported OpenAI models or how to use them via the API, feel free to ask.