DeepSeek Founder Returns Home as a Hero – But Stays in the Shadows

Liang Wenfeng, billionaire and DeepSeek founder, returned to his hometown in Guangdong for Lunar New Year—accompanied by bodyguards and welcomed as a national hero.

🔹 Why the celebration? DeepSeek made an AI breakthrough, proving that powerful models can be built without high-end Nvidia chips—a game-changer for China, where access to top-tier chips is restricted.

🔹 What do people say about him? Locals told FT that Wenfeng was a math genius, top student, and comic book fan growing up.

🔹 Why is he avoiding the spotlight? Chinese tech moguls like Jack Ma have faced government crackdowns after gaining too much visibility. Wenfeng seems to be playing it safe.

💡 DeepSeek’s success made him a star, but how long can he stay in the shadows? 🤔