DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence firm based in Hangzhou, focuses on creating open-source large language models. Established recently by Liang Wenfeng, the company has made waves in the AI industry for its DeepSeek-R1 model. Impressively, DeepSeek claims to produce AI rivaling top competitors at significantly lower prices and resource requirements. This breakthrough is particularly noteworthy given the challenges faced for advanced AI chips, showcasing DeepSeek's innovative approach in the global AI race.