DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company based in Hangzhou, focuses on developing advanced large language models. Established recently by Liang Wenfeng, the company has gained attention in the tech sector for its DeepSeek-R1 model. Notably, DeepSeek claims to produce AI rivaling top competitors at significantly lower prices and resource requirements. This achievement is particularly remarkable given the challenges faced for advanced AI chips, showcasing DeepSeek's innovative approach in the competitive AI landscape.