A new force has emerged in the global AI arena: DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model that's challenging industry norms with its impressive performance, lower training costs, and open-source approach. This article explores the rise of DeepSeek, the story behind its creation, and why it has chosen a path of "deep diving" amidst its newfound popularity.
DeepSeek-V3, an open-source AI model hailing from China, has generated excitement within the AI community. Developed by DeepSeek, a company founded in July 2023 with a modest registered capital of 10 million yuan, the model's key differentiators include:
Despite the buzz surrounding DeepSeek-V3's launch in December 2024, DeepSeek has strategically chosen to "deep dive," minimizing external communication and interactions. This approach contrasts sharply with the typical marketing blitz often seen with new AI model releases.
The driving force behind DeepSeek is Liang Wenfeng, a prominent figure in the financial world. He is the founder of 幻方 量化 (Huanfang Quantitative), one of China's "Big Four" quantitative hedge funds.
According to public information, 杭州 深度 求索 人工智能 基础 技术 研究 有限公司 (Hangzhou DeepSeek AI Basic Technology Research Co., Ltd.) is located in Hangzhou. A reporter from 21st Century Business Herald visited the company's registered address at Huijin International Building in Hangzhou on January 14th. Access to the building required a key card, and staff declined further access without contacting the company. Attempts to reach DeepSeek via phone calls have been unsuccessful, suggesting high demand for the company.
Despite the lack of direct communication, DeepSeek maintains an active community group. The group announcements state that they are not currently pursuing external project collaborations, private deployments, or support services, and are instead focusing on developing even more powerful models. The active discussions within the online community reveal considerable interest and anticipation for future releases, with users inquiring about iOS versions and image-to-video functionalities.
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