The Download: DeepSeek’s latest AI breakthrough, and the race to build world models
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- DeepSeek released a preview of its V4 model on Friday, giving the first public glimpse of the long‑awaited flagship.
- V4 is positioned as a world model that can handle multiple modalities, aiming to rival leading LLMs.
- World model race intensifies as DeepSeek joins other labs in the push for multimodal, general‑purpose AI.
Why it matters: DeepSeek gains a market boost with its V4 preview on Friday, while rivals lose early advantage; the launch will accelerate Chinese AI adoption, expanding revenue opportunities for domestic firms.
