China's DeepSeek releases V4 open-source AI model with 1.6 trillion parameters, adapted for Huawei chips

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DeepSeek-V4, the Chinese AI model adapted for Huawei chipsReuters · Apr 24

Chinese startup DeepSeek on Friday released a preview version of V4, its new artificial intelligence model adapted to run on Huawei chips, marking another step in China's push to build a self-sufficient AI ecosystem.

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DeepSeek launches 1.6 trillion parameter V4 on Huawei chips as U.S. escalates AI theft accusations — U.S. gov't alleges IP theft by DeepSeek and other Chinese AI firmsTom's Hardware · Apr 26

DeepSeek on Friday released a preview of its V4 large language model, the Hangzhou-based startup's most powerful to date.

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