Deep Seek and the AI Landscape

This chapter explores the innovative open-source model Deep Seek, originally developed by a hedge fund, discussing its capabilities and its impact on the AI landscape compared to major companies like Meta. Insights from PhD students and researchers shed light on the competitive dynamics within the tech industry, including employee culture and challenges related to H-1B visas. Lighthearted anecdotes illustrate both the intense work ethic at Deep Seek and the contrasting cultural practices in software development between China and the United States.