DeepSeek’s $1.6 billion AI power play: Not so 'low-cost' as claimed

DeepSeek’s AI claims are shaking up the tech world, but there's a catch. While it recently grabbed attention with its competitive R1 AI model, new reports reveal the company’s infrastructure is backed by a massive $1.6 billion investment. DeepSeek’s fleet allgedly includes 50,000 Nvidia GPUs and over $500 million spent on R&D, challenging the notion that it’s a 'low-cost' AI innovator.