In this episode, we dive into DeepSeek, the hottest AI company making waves in the industry right now. We'll explore the company's origin story, discuss what's unique about its v3 and R1 models, and why DeepSeek is able to train these models at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional methods.

If you are interested in learning more about DeepSeek and its models, we've included some references to satisfy your curious mind:
- DeepSeek v3 Technical Report: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2412.19437
- DeepSeek R1: https://github.com/deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1
- SemiAnalysis' analysis: https://semianalysis.com/2025/01/31/deepseek-debates/
- Founder's interview: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/two-interviews-with-the-founder-of-deepseek