DeepSeek dropped its open-source large language model, DeepSeek-R1, and the internet lost its mind. It’s basically an OpenAI rival that doesn’t sit behind a paywall. Sounds great… until you realize that every bad actor from here to Kiev now has access to GPT-level tech.

I love open source. Been riding that wave since kernel 2.0. But let’s not pretend this won’t be abused. Fake news, deepfakes, AI phishing scams—you name it. That stuff’s about to scale like wildfire.

If you’re in infosec or running a small business stack, double down on verification systems, MFA, and staff training. Don’t assume “GPT in the wild” is harmless. This is where we earn our keep.