Archive · 24 Jul 2026
DeepSeek CEO backs China's AI chip push
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, wants to create artificial general intelligence (AGI), which is AI that can do many intellectual tasks as well as or better than humans.
The company's founder, Liang Wenfeng, thinks that focusing on AGI is more important than making money from current AI products.
He believes that US restrictions on Nvidia's advanced AI hardware are actually helping China develop its own AI chips.
DeepSeek is working with Huawei to build a stronger AI ecosystem in China that doesn't rely on Nvidia.
DeepSeek aims to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) rather than focusing on short-term commercialization.
Liang Wenfeng compares near-term revenue opportunities to 'sesame seeds' and AGI to the 'watermelon'.
DeepSeek is working closely with Huawei to build an AI ecosystem less dependent on Nvidia.
US restrictions on Nvidia's hardware are incentivizing China to develop domestic AI chips.
Liang believes Nvidia is 'digging its own grave' by creating conditions that encourage Chinese companies to reduce dependence on its hardware.
- Who
- Liang Wenfeng, Founder of DeepSeek
- What
- DeepSeek's focus on AGI and reducing dependence on Nvidia
- When
- During a discussion with investors
- Where
- China
- Why
- To build an AI ecosystem less dependent on Nvidia and to prioritize AGI development
DeepSeek's AGI Focus
Nvidia's Market Dominance
AI Development Strategy
DeepSeek's AGI Focus
DeepSeek prioritizes AGI development over short-term commercialization, aiming to build a less Nvidia-dependent AI ecosystem.
Nvidia's Market Dominance
Nvidia focuses on providing advanced AI hardware, maintaining market dominance through technological leadership.
Impact of US Restrictions
DeepSeek's AGI Focus
Liang Wenfeng believes US restrictions on Nvidia's hardware are incentivizing China to develop domestic AI chips.
Nvidia's Market Dominance
Nvidia's restrictions may limit Chinese access to advanced AI hardware, potentially slowing their AI development.
- Company
- DeepSeek
- Founder
- Liang Wenfeng
- Primary Goal
- Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
- Key Partner
- Huawei
- US Restrictions
- Limited access to Nvidia's advanced AI hardware