By Reuters
Publication Date: 2026-01-09 13:44:00
Jan 9 (Reuters) – Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is expected to launch its next-generation AI model V4 with strong programming capabilities in mid-February, The Information reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Internal testing by DeepSeek employees suggested that V4 could outperform competitors such as Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s GPT series in coding tasks, the report said.
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The latest V4 model has also made breakthroughs in handling and processing extremely long coding requests, a potential benefit for developers working on complex software projects, the information added.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report. DeepSeek did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Hangzhou-based startup DeepSeek has emerged as a major player in China’s efforts to build its own AI ecosystem and strengthen its domestic chip sector, drawing global attention after Silicon Valley executives praised its DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1 models.
