DeepWho? DeepSeek rolled out even more powerful, cheap AI tech. If you missed it, you’re not alone.

DeepSeek updated its R1 AI model a few days ago. It performs better and it’s still cheaper than most other top models.

Did you miss it? I missed it. Or I saw the news briefly and then forgot about it. Most of the tech industry and investors greeted the launch with a giant shrug.

This is a pretty stark contrast to early 2025 when DeepSeek’s R1 model freaked everyone out. Tech stocks plunged and the generative AI spending boom was seriously questioned.

This time,…