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Remarkably, Deep Seek utilized the less advanced H800 GPUs due to export restrictions, unlike OpenAI, which has raised approximately $18 billion since 2015 and utilizes the top-of-the-line H100 GPUs. This situation raises critical questions about the efficiency and financial rationale behind the staggering investments made by large tech companies in AI infrastructure.
The conventional wisdom suggested that increased spending and computing resources correlate with improved AI performance. However, Deep Seek's capabilities have ignited debate regarding whether extensive funding is truly necessary for success in AI model development.