Hangzhou DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence firm from China, focuses on creating advanced large language models. Established recently by Liang Wenfeng, the company has gained attention in the AI industry for its latest AI developments. Notably, DeepSeek claims to produce AI comparable to leading models like GPT-4 at significantly lower prices and computing power. This breakthrough is particularly remarkable given the US sanctions on China for advanced AI chips, showcasing DeepSeek's innovative approach in the global AI race.