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Large Language Models
Apr 24, 2026

DeepSeek previews V4 large language model amid escalating AI competition

Apr 24, 2026
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DeepSeek has unveiled a preview of its V4 large language model, allowing users to test its features. This release follows the success of its R1 reasoning model and highlights the company's competitive edge in the AI sector, particularly against domestic rivals.

  • DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, released a preview of its V4 large language model, enabling user testing of its capabilities and features.
  • The V4 model is open source, allowing developers to download, run, and modify the code locally.
  • The company claims V4 performs well against domestic competitors, especially in agent-based tasks and knowledge processing.
  • DeepSeek-V4 is optimized for use with popular agent tools like Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenClaw, and is available in
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