DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company based in Hangzhou, specializes in creating advanced 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 leading models like GPT-4 at significantly lower prices and resource requirements. This achievement is particularly remarkable given the US sanctions on China for Nvidia processors, showcasing DeepSeek's innovative approach in the global AI race.