An evaluation by NIST's CAISI says DeepSeek V4 Pro lags behind leading US AI models by about eight months and is the most capable Chinese AI model to date (NIST) — SkimNews
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- DeepSeek V4 Pro is rated by NIST’s CAISI as eight months behind leading U.S. models, yet remains China’s most capable AI to date.
- NIST CAISI published the evaluation, marking the first formal benchmark for a Chinese large‑language model.
- DeepClaude integrates DeepSeek V4 Pro in a Claude Code agent loop, delivering a 17× cost reduction according to Hacker News.
- Google is rolling out Gemini AI across Chrome to millions and launching a Mac app, expanding its consumer AI footprint.
- Microsoft reports a minimum three‑month delay in OpenAI services caused by a “4” issue, highlighting operational headwinds.
Why it matters: Chinese AI firms gain a benchmark but still trail US rivals; US providers keep a ~8‑month lead, preserving market share and pricing power for firms like OpenAI and Microsoft.
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