DeepSeek, founded by Liang Wenfeng, has developed advanced AI models at a fraction of the cost of competitors.The emergence of DeepSeek led to a 17% drop in Nvidia's stock, reflecting concerns about competition from cost-effective AI solutions.Analysts suggest that DeepSeek's advancements could benefit Nvidia by increasing the demand for GPUs as AI applications expand.Nvidia remains resilient, reporting a 78% YoY revenue increase in Q4 2025 and adapting to industry shifts.