DeepSeek the reclusive research lab vs Kimi the rock'n'roll product team, contrast sparks debate
teortaxesTex · x · 2026-09-15
Commentator teortaxesTex jokes about the inverted cultures of two Chinese AI companies: DeepSeek is fundamentally a basic research lab with a reclusive founder, while Kimi is a rock'n'roll product team with actual sales and PR — even its model architecture is 'sexier', the opposite of what you'd expect. The thread also contrasts community vibes: DeepSeek's lively meme-filled fandom (whale-girl mascot included) versus Kimi being 'too Apple'.
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