DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence firm from China, focuses on creating open-source large language models. Established recently by Liang Wenfeng, the company has gained attention in the AI industry for its latest AI developments. Impressively, DeepSeek has developed AI rivaling top competitors at significantly lower prices and computing power. This achievement is particularly noteworthy given the US sanctions on China for advanced AI chips, showcasing DeepSeek's innovative approach in the global AI race.