Kapanlagi.com - The presence of DeepSeek AI has caused a stir in the technology world with its astonishing innovation. This Chinese company has not only managed to seize the top position of AI applications in the Apple Store but has also led to a significant decline in the market value of several leading technology companies in the United States, including Nvidia. With development costs that are far more efficient compared to its competitors, DeepSeek AI has opened a new chapter in global technology competition.
Behind this remarkable success is Liang Wenfeng, a Chinese entrepreneur and technologist who has dedicated his life to the development of artificial intelligence (AI). A graduate of Zhejiang University, he has revolutionized the way technology is developed through efficient and innovative approaches. Liang's journey began with simple experiments and led to the establishment of DeepSeek AI, a company that has now become a symbol of disruption on the global stage.
Meri also recognizes Liang Wenfeng, who has successfully elevated the technological superiority of DeepSeek AI, which is capable of competing with global tech giants like Nvidia, as summarized by Kapanlagi.com on Tuesday (28/1).
1. The Beginning of Life and Education of Liang Wenfeng
Liang Wenfeng, who was born in 1985 in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, grew up in an environment that encouraged him to pursue higher education, inspired by his father who was a primary school teacher. Thanks to his passion and hard work, he successfully gained admission to Zhejiang University, one of the leading institutions in China, and obtained a bachelor's degree in engineering in 2007 in the field of electronic information engineering.
Not satisfied with just that, Liang continued his master's studies and completed it in 2010 with a thesis exploring target tracking algorithms using low-cost cameras—a first step that affirmed his love for technology and algorithms.
During his college years, he was not only caught up in theory but also actively collaborated with his friends to gather financial market data, which paved his way into the world of technology-based quantitative trading.
2. From Experimentation to the Birth of High-Flyer Quant
After earning his bachelor's degree, Liang began his career adventure in Chengdu, Sichuan, living in a small apartment while exploring the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across various sectors. Although many of his experiments ended in failure, he did not give up until he finally discovered the AI treasure in the world of financial trading.
In 2015, Liang founded High-Flyer Quant, a smart quantitative hedge fund that leverages AI algorithms to generate profits. His innovative approach propelled High-Flyer to fame thanks to its revolutionary data-driven methodology. Four years later, he expanded the company's wings by launching High-Flyer AI, a division focused on deeper research into algorithms and AI applications.
Not only that, Liang also innovated in the development of chip technology that became the operational foundation of his AI model, and by 2022, the company had amassed over 10,000 Nvidia A100 chips, despite facing challenges from AI chip export restrictions from the US.
3. The Birth of DeepSeek AI and Its Innovative Model
In 2023, Liang launched DeepSeek AI with the vision of creating artificial intelligence that is not only advanced but also budget-friendly. With full support from High-Flyer Quant, DeepSeek successfully trained its AI model at a cost of only $5.6 million—a figure that is significantly lower compared to the spending of AI giants in America.
Entering early 2025, they introduced the eye-catching DeepSeek-R1 model, capable of competing with products from OpenAI and Meta, but with much greater energy efficiency and lower operational costs. This success propelled DeepSeek to the top of downloads in the Apple Store, raising concerns among US tech companies.
In an interview, Liang emphasized that while Chinese companies often leverage innovations from abroad, this approach cannot last forever.
4. The Impact of DeepSeek AI on the Global Stock Market
The launch of DeepSeek-R1 has shaken the global stock market with an inevitable domino effect. On January 27, 2025, Nvidia recorded a staggering market value drop, reaching $588.8 billion—marking the largest decline in Wall Street history.
It’s not just Nvidia that felt the impact; shares of giant companies like Meta, Alphabet, and AMD also took a dive. Market experts identified DeepSeek's cost advantage as one of the main factors triggering this disruption. The efficient technology created by Liang provides a fresh breeze for other AI companies to reassess their spending strategies.
"Now, Nvidia is forced to relinquish its position and drop to third place in market value rankings, falling behind Apple and Microsoft," reported RRI.
5. The Future of DeepSeek and Liang Wenfeng's Perspective
Liang Wenfeng expressed his belief that true innovation does not solely focus on instant profit. In an intriguing interview, he emphasized that DeepSeek's mission is to push beyond technological boundaries to create sustainable growth in the global ecosystem. Uniquely, in the recruitment process, DeepSeek prioritizes the abilities and enthusiasm of employees over mere experience, in line with Liang's ambition to position
China as a major player on the global technology innovation stage. With a smart open-source strategy and cost efficiency, DeepSeek is expected to continue dominating the global AI market, even as it faces challenges from potential sanctions pressure from the US. "We are not chasing quick profits, but are committed to pushing the boundaries of technology for broader growth," Liang asserted.
6. What makes DeepSeek AI different from other AI companies?
DeepSeek AI brings advanced technological innovation that not only promises high performance but also significantly optimizes operational cost efficiency compared to its competitors.
7. Why are Nvidia and other technology companies affected by DeepSeek AI?
The cost advantages and efficiency offered by DeepSeek have sparked a wave of questions among investors regarding the value of American AI companies with higher prices.
8. What is Liang Wenfeng's main motivation in developing DeepSeek?
Liang is ambitious to push the boundaries of technology to a higher level while striving to reduce China's dependence on foreign innovation. With a burning innovative spirit, he is determined to make China a center for independent and globally competitive technology development.
9. Will DeepSeek face sanctions from the US?
The possibility of using DeepSeek outside of China seems very minimal, considering that the company has set strict limitations and has not launched its commercial version.
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