# V4 is optimized for handling long and complex text tasks, processing more than one million tokens.

*genai · news · 2026-04-25 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- DeepSeek V4 can process over one million tokens using less compute than competing AI models.
- V4 lacks multimodal features like image and video processing, limiting its application scope.
- DeepSeek is collaborating with Huawei, using Ascend chips as China's top domestic AI hardware alternative.
- DeepSeek is reportedly pursuing new funding at a valuation above $20 billion.

**Companies:** Nvidia, Huawei, DeepSeek
**Countries:** China, United States

[Read the full story on Benzinga](https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/26/04/52050357/chinas-deepseek-unveils-v4-built-on-huawei-chips-challenging-nvidia-dominance-amid-us-tech-curbs)

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