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Liang Wenfeng, founder of DeepSeek, is being hailed as a hero in his hometown in Guangdong, southern China. The 40-year-old billionaire, thanks to his hedge fund High-Flyer, recently made headlines with DeepSeek’s groundbreaking research on building strong AI models using fewer Nvidia chips. This finding has big implications in China, where access to top-notch chips is limited.

A Local Hero

Locals in Wenfeng’s community describe him as a “top student” who excelled in math and had a love for comic books. Raised in a family of educators, he also dabbled in football. Residents are proud of his success, but Wenfeng prefers to keep a low profile, avoiding the spotlight that has caused trouble for other Chinese CEOs.

In a country where high visibility can lead to government scrutiny, Wenfeng’s decision to stay out of the limelight is understandable. Despite the curiosity surrounding him, it seems he’s content to let his work speak for itself.

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