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中文(ZH) 梁文锋:开源不影响6倍利润

DeepSeek CEO clarifies profit strategy amid open-source model

DeepSeek's CEO, Liang Wenfeng, has clarified the company's financial strategy, stating that their open-source model does not impact their profit margins as long as they aim for a six-fold profit. He explained that this model allows them to recoup costs within ten months, ensuring profitability without hindering their open-source approach. The news also touches upon other unrelated topics, including a seed funding round for the AI underwater exploration company Deeplore, a rumor about Xiaohongshu's IPO, Google Gemini's ranking, and Claude's new features. AI

IMPACT DeepSeek's clarification on its profit model may influence how other AI companies approach open-sourcing while maintaining financial viability.

RANK_REASON The primary focus is commentary on a company's business strategy regarding open-source models and profitability, rather than a new release or significant industry event.

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DeepSeek CEO clarifies profit strategy amid open-source model

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  1. 36氪 (36Kr) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    Liang Wenfeng: Open source does not affect 6x profit

    今日,一场DeepSeek投资者交流会内容流出,针对外界关心的开源与商业收入的矛盾,梁文锋给出了清晰的财务逻辑:“我们只赚六倍利润——按十个月回本对应约六倍利润——在这个前提下,开源对商业模式没有任何影响。但如果想赚一百倍利润,开源确实会影响,因为第三方独立部署可能以二十倍成本实现,比你更低。”(新浪财经)