DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company based in Hangzhou, specializes in creating open-source large language models. Founded in 2023 by High-Flyer's co-founder, the company has made waves in the AI industry for its latest AI developments. Impressively, DeepSeek has developed AI rivaling top competitors at significantly lower prices and resource requirements. This breakthrough is particularly noteworthy given the challenges faced for advanced AI chips, demonstrating DeepSeek's innovative approach in the competitive AI landscape.