Beware of DeepSeek Online Courses that are Preying on Consumers
Wu Xue'an
As DeepSeek's popularity has surged, courses related to its concept have become a hot commodity online. With prices ranging from a few yuan to several dozen yuan, these "packaged" courses are flooding the market, claiming to teach users how to use DeepSeek or even make money with it. However, many of these courses are simply compiled from publicly available information and prey on consumers' lack of knowledge.
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, AI models like DeepSeek have become extremely popular online. Various related courses have emerged, ranging from basic usage to advanced techniques, with prices varying greatly. Currently, DeepSeek courses can be broadly categorized into three types: beginner's tutorials, advanced practical courses, and training programs for making money using AI. The latter two typically have higher price tags and focus on "fast" or "quick" methods of making money.
In reality, this recent surge in DeepSeek online courses is nothing more than a relabeled version of the same old scheme: selling people's anxiety about AI. In the past, concepts like metaverse and ChatGPT have sparked numerous AI-related courses, and now it seems that DeepSeek has become the new buzzword.
Many consumers are buying into these courses thinking they will learn unique ways to make money or gain special skills. However, upon closer inspection, most of these courses simply repackage publicly available information, taking advantage of people's ignorance and desire for quick riches.
The training courses that have sprung up in response to DeepSeek's popularity are essentially just selling "information asymmetry". While it is understandable for individuals to chase trends and create wealth, blindly believing in the myth of overnight success will only lead to being taken advantage of.
This wave of AI courses serves as a warning sign for the online knowledge payment market. To regulate this industry, we must strengthen oversight and guidance, improve relevant laws and regulations, and enhance the evaluation and credit mechanisms for online courses. Moreover, we should establish a punishment mechanism and increase law enforcement efforts to deter violators.
The DeepSeek online course craze is driven by both market demand and the opportunistic motivations of some individuals. While it is understandable that some people may try to capitalize on the trend, we should avoid deceptive advertising and harm to consumers' rights. Ultimately, consumers must be rational in their judgments about paying for courses, carefully evaluating the quality and value they offer.
This article represents only the author's personal opinion.