# Reverse Engineering DeepSeek AI Through Self-Interview

An analysis of DeepSeek, a commercial AI assistant, was conducted by having the model interview itself to reveal internal design and behavior. The technique offers a novel way to inspect closed AI systems, potentially uncovering limitations or safety issues.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://manish.sh/writings/models/inside-deepseek-reverse-engineering-an-ai-assistant-by-interviewing-itself) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:30:24 +0000