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 tech sector for its latest AI developments. Notably, DeepSeek claims to produce AI rivaling top competitors at significantly lower prices and resource requirements. This breakthrough is particularly remarkable given the challenges faced for Nvidia processors, demonstrating DeepSeek's innovative approach in the global AI race.