Hangzhou DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company based in Hangzhou, specializes in creating open-source large language models. Established recently by High-Flyer's co-founder, the company has made waves in the tech sector for its latest AI developments. Impressively, DeepSeek claims to produce AI rivaling top competitors at significantly lower prices and resource requirements. This breakthrough is particularly noteworthy given the US sanctions on China for advanced AI chips, showcasing DeepSeek's technological prowess in the global AI race.