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 gained attention in the AI industry for its DeepSeek-R1 model. Impressively, DeepSeek has developed AI rivaling top competitors at significantly lower prices and computing power. This breakthrough is particularly remarkable given the challenges faced for advanced AI chips, demonstrating DeepSeek's innovative approach in the global AI race.