Liang Wenfeng's 'Tough Guy Meme' Goes Viral: Chinese Large Models Become Global AI's 'Catfish'

The article from Beijing News discusses the viral 'tough guy meme' of Liang Wenfeng, the founder of DeepSeek, and how it symbolizes the rising influence of Chinese large models in the global AI industry. It argues that Chinese models are acting as a 'catfish effect'—a competitive force that stimulates innovation and drives progress among established players. The piece outlines how these models, despite challenges, are gaining international attention and reshaping the competitive dynamics of AI development.