Last week, DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, announced its R1 reasoning model, a breakthrough that changes the world of AI. DeepSeek’s model matches or even surpasses the quality of leading LLMs, but at a fraction of the training and running cost. This essentially commoditized what was once the exclusive domain of tech giants. Along with the model, DeepSeek released a detailed playbook describing how others can replicate their success, dramatically lowering the barriers to entry.
