I recently posted about the Chinese AI product, DeepSink, which is creating a major stir in the American AI industry. The one thing I wondered was about the individual behind DeepSink and who he is. I saw an article today talking about Liang Wenfeng. I thought it would be good to post it here.

Liang Wenfeng was born in 1985 in Guangdong, China. He studied electronics at Zhejiang University, where he developed an interest in machine learning and its applications in finance. In 2015, Liang co-founded High-Flyer Quant, a quantitative hedge fund that achieved significant success, managing assets worth $8 billion.

In 2023, Liang founded DeepSeek, an AI startup that has made significant waves in the AI industry with its advanced and cost-effective AI model. DeepSeek’s V3 model was developed in just two months at a cost of less than $6 million, a fraction of the expenses incurred by U.S. competitors. The company offers API services at low prices, promoting accessibility to AI technology.

Liang’s strategic foresight included acquiring thousands of Nvidia GPUs in 2021, which later proved crucial for DeepSeek’s AI developments. Unlike other AI models, DeepSeek’s version is open source, allowing wider access and promoting a collaborative tech culture.

His contributions have been recognized by the Chinese government, leading to his inclusion in discussions with Premier Li Qiang. Liang advocates for original innovation in China’s AI sector to enhance competitiveness with the United States.

Liang Wenfeng’s journey from a mathematics enthusiast to a hedge fund manager and AI innovator underscores his significant impact on the global AI landscape.