Chinese startup DeepSeek claims a 545% daily profit margin for its AI models, though actual earnings are lower.

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek claims a theoretical 545% daily profit margin for its V3 and R1 models, based on cost and revenue data. While the figure is impressive, DeepSeek notes actual revenue is much lower due to factors like not monetizing all services and varying costs. The company, based in Hangzhou, spent under $6 million on training chips, less than its US rivals like OpenAI.

March 01, 2025
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