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One of the most talked-about developments is Deep Seek R1, a recent model emerging from China by a quantitative trading firm. This model has garnered attention for its capacity to deliver results on par with some of the top models developed in the West but at a significantly lower operational cost. Deep Seek's prowess raises questions about the efficacy of sanctions limiting advanced technology access and instead posits that ingenuity in the Chinese AI landscape may ultimately lead to surprising advancements.