Hangzhou DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence firm based in Hangzhou, focuses on creating 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 latest AI developments. Notably, DeepSeek claims to produce AI comparable to top competitors at significantly lower prices and resource requirements. This breakthrough is particularly remarkable given the challenges faced for advanced AI chips, showcasing DeepSeek's innovative approach in the competitive AI landscape.