Investors have indicated to Fortune that DeepSeek may prompt venture capital (VC) firms to reconsider their strategies regarding “closed-source” companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic. This shift in perspective could lead to a greater emphasis on transparency and open-source models in the AI sector. As DeepSeek gains traction, its implications for funding and collaboration within the industry may encourage investors to prioritize companies that adopt more open practices, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape in artificial intelligence development.