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DeepSeek launches V4 Pro and Flash models, touts million-token context amid U.S. ban

DeepSeek launches V4 Pro and Flash models, touts million-token context amid U.S. ban
DeepSeek unveiled two new AI models, V4 Pro and V4 Flash, promising a context window of up to one million tokens and open‑source access. The company claims the Pro version rivals top closed‑source systems in reasoning, while the Flash variant offers faster responses with comparable performance on simple tasks. Shortly after the release, U.S. federal agencies barred the app from government devices, citing national‑security concerns, and South Korea paused downloads over privacy issues. The moves highlight a clash between rapid AI innovation and emerging regulatory scrutiny. Read more →

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek unveils V4 model, says it rivals U.S. giants

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek unveils V4 model, says it rivals U.S. giants
DeepSeek, the Beijing‑based artificial‑intelligence startup, released a preview of its next‑generation V4 model on Friday, claiming it can match the performance of leading U.S. systems from Google, OpenAI and Anthropic. The open‑source model emphasizes coding capabilities and boasts compatibility with domestic Huawei hardware, marking a milestone for China’s chip industry. The announcement follows DeepSeek’s earlier R1 model, which drew criticism from U.S. officials over alleged use of banned Nvidia chips and accusations of misusing Anthropic’s Claude technology. Read more →