DeepSeek and a Million Other AI Models

Analysts are blinded by DeepSeek and OpenAI and missing the depth of data revealed by Liftr Insights
Part 1 of the AI Model Series, by Liftr Insights

In January 2025, the announcement of a new AI model called DeepSeek R1 significantly impacted U.S. financial markets. This China-developed large language model raised investor alarms due to its performance and the claims that it was built for about $6M USD, compared to the hundreds of millions invested in the more well-known U.S frontier models such as OpenAI and Gemini.