DeepSeek challenges AI giants

Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek has launched its V4 foundational model, aiming to compete with top-tier systems from the U.S. and domestic rivals.

The model is specifically optimized for Huawei's Ascend hardware, signaling a deepening collaboration in China's drive for AI self-sufficiency.

While early analysis suggests V4 Pro ranks second among global open-source models, some experts believe it has yet to replicate the market-shaking impact of the company's previous R1 release.

The launch underscores the intensifying global AI talent war and the rapid pace of innovation in the sector.