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DeepSeek unveils preview version of its new AI model, V4, engineered to operate on Huawei chips.
DeepSeek's V4 AI model is specifically engineered to run on Huawei's Ascend AI chips.
KEY POINTS
V4 is designed for agent frameworks like Claude Code and OpenClaw, not traditional chatbots.
The shift to Huawei chips marks a move away from reliance on U.S. chip technology.
V4's Pro version excels in STEM and competitive programming but lags behind Gemini 3.1 Pro and GPT-5.4.
Chinese startup DeepSeek unveiled a preview version of its new AI model, V4, engineered to operate on Huawei chips, signaling China's strategic move towards AI self-sufficiency.
DeepSeek has designed V4 to integrate with agent frameworks like Claude Code and OpenClaw, shifting focus from chatbots to models performing complex tasks. The model comes in two forms: Pro and Flash, with Pro offering superior capabilities in areas like STEM and competitive programming, though still trailing behind top closed-source models such as Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro and OpenAI's GPT-5.4 in certain respects.
Critically, V4's adaptation for Huawei's Ascend AI chips marks a significant departure from previous collaborations with U.S. chipmakers, aligning with a domestic strategy. Despite technological gaps, this partnership leverages DeepSeek's market position and underscores a tangible shift towards AI infrastructure independence, albeit under U.S. export restrictions impacting computing capacity.
(With inputs from agencies.)