DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company based in Hangzhou, specializes in creating open-source large language models. Established recently by Liang Wenfeng, the company has gained attention in the tech sector for its latest AI developments. Notably, DeepSeek claims to produce AI rivaling top competitors at a fraction of the cost and computing power. This breakthrough is particularly remarkable given the US sanctions on China for Nvidia processors, showcasing DeepSeek's innovative approach in the global AI race.