China’s DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model
The Chinese startup DeepSeek has released preview versions of its latest major update, positioning its open-source technology against American rivals like OpenAI and Google
DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that previously impacted global markets, released preview versions of its latest major update, DeepSeek V4, on Friday. Based in Hong Kong, the company’s newest rollout arrives as the technological rivalry between China and the United States continues to escalate within the artificial intelligence sector.[1][2]
The V4 update has been highly anticipated by industry observers and users eager to evaluate how the Chinese model compares to prominent U.S. competitors, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. DeepSeek has positioned itself as a significant player in the field after its previous releases gained international attention and influenced market trends last year.[1][2]
A key distinction of DeepSeek’s technology is its open source designation, which the company says allows developers to access, modify, and build upon its core technology. This approach stands in contrast to the more closed systems utilized by leading American AI developers, including Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI, whose top models remain proprietary.[1][2]
