DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence firm based in Hangzhou, specializes in developing advanced large language models. Founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, the company has gained attention in the tech sector for its latest AI developments. Notably, DeepSeek claims to produce AI rivaling leading models like GPT-4 at significantly lower prices and computing power. This breakthrough is particularly noteworthy given the US sanctions on China for advanced AI chips, showcasing DeepSeek's technological prowess in the competitive AI landscape.
