Hangzhou DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company from China, specializes in creating advanced large language models. Established recently by Liang Wenfeng, the company has made waves in the AI industry for its latest AI developments. Notably, DeepSeek claims to produce AI rivaling leading models like GPT-4 at significantly lower prices and computing power. This breakthrough is particularly remarkable given the challenges faced for advanced AI chips, showcasing DeepSeek's innovative approach in the global AI race.