DeepSeek rolled out the beta for its V4 models, stepping up the competition in China's AI sector. The launch features the V4-Flash API, which keeps its original design but benefits from a retraining upgrade. These models boast strong benchmark scores while targeting affordability, a key factor in the ongoing AI price war gripping the region.
This move signals DeepSeek's push to carve out market share amid fierce rivalry. Analysts are watching closely, especially as Alibaba faces pressure to maintain its lead. The market currently expects Anthropic's models to dominate by August 2026, but DeepSeek’s latest innovation could disrupt that forecast.
