DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company based in Hangzhou, specializes in developing open-source large language models. Established recently by High-Flyer's co-founder, the company has gained attention in the tech sector for its latest AI developments. Impressively, DeepSeek claims to produce AI rivaling top competitors at a fraction of the cost and resource requirements. This breakthrough is particularly noteworthy given the challenges faced for advanced AI chips, showcasing DeepSeek's innovative approach in the competitive AI landscape.