Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Basic Technology Research Co., Ltd., known as DeepSeek, is rapidly emerging as a significant player in the global artificial intelligence landscape. Founded in July 2023, this Chinese AI company is making waves with its open-source large language models (LLMs) and a strategy that challenges industry giants.
DeepSeek was founded by Liang Wenfeng, also co-founder of High-Flyer, who serves as CEO. The company's base is in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, and operates under the financial umbrella of High-Flyer.
Since its establishment, DeepSeek has released a series of AI models, including DeepSeek Coder and DeepSeek-LLM, showcasing its capabilities in coding and general language understanding.
DeepSeek distinguishes itself through its cost-effective AI training methods. The company claims to have trained its R1 model for significantly less than the amount spent on models like OpenAI's GPT-4, using just a fraction of the computing power compared to Meta's LLaMA 3.1
DeepSeek Coder is one of the company’s notable products. It’s designed to assist developers with code generation and understanding, streamlining the software development process.
DeepSeek-LLM is the company's flagship large language model, noted for its capabilities and continually evolving architecture.
DeepSeek-LLM utilizes a Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture.
The model showcases proficiency in mathematical reasoning and problem-solving.
DeepSeek continually releases refined versions of its models to improve performance:
DeepSeek's emergence has significant implications both in China and internationally:
The company contributes to China's growing AI ecosystem, fostering innovation and technological advancement within the country.
DeepSeek's ability to compete with established AI leaders has "upended AI", demonstrating the potential for new players to disrupt the market.
DeepSeek's involvement in AI development is not without controversy:
DeepSeek's models are "open weight", which provides less freedom for modification than true open source software. The company also focuses on recruiting talent from top Chinese universities and diversifying its team's knowledge base.
