DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company from China, specializes in developing open-source large language models. Founded in 2023 by High-Flyer's co-founder, the company has made waves in the tech sector for its latest AI developments. Notably, DeepSeek claims to produce AI comparable to top competitors at a fraction of the cost and computing power. This breakthrough is particularly noteworthy given the US sanctions on China for Nvidia processors, showcasing DeepSeek's innovative approach in the competitive AI landscape.