China’s DeepSeek previews new AI model a year after jolting US rivals
Chinese AI lab DeepSeek has launched a preview of its V4 model, claiming it competes with top US systems like OpenAI and Google.Summary
DeepSeek has released a preview of its latest AI model, V4, asserting that it performs at a level comparable to leading closed-source systems from US companies such as OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. The new model shows significant advancements in coding capabilities, which are essential for modern AI agents. A key feature of the V4 release is its compatibility with domestic Huawei chips, marking a notable development for China’s semiconductor industry. This launch arrives one year after the success of the company's R1 model, which gained attention for its cost-efficient training process. While DeepSeek faces ongoing scrutiny from US officials regarding chip usage and allegations of misusing data from competitors, the company remains at the forefront of China’s competitive AI landscape.
(Source：The Verge)