Can DeepSeek’s Core Technology Be Recreated for Less Than $30?

In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), where billion-dollar budgets are often the norm, a group of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, has pulled off what can only be described as a tech-world magic trick. They recreated the core technology of China's revolutionary DeepSeek AI for just $30. Yes, you read that right—thirty bucks, the cost of a fancy dinner or a mediocre concert ticket. This achievement has sparked a flurry of questions, the most pressing being: Can it be done for even less?

Let’s dive into this fascinating topic, explore the details of the $30 recreation, and see if there’s any wiggle room to shave off a few more dollars. Spoiler alert: It’s going to be a wild ride through the realms of AI, frugality, and sheer ingenuity.