HONG KONG — DeepSeek, a leading Chinese artificial intelligence company known for disrupting Silicon Valley last year, officially released the beta version of its latest V4 Flash AI model on Friday, July 31, 2026. The company highlighted that its new model offers enhanced capabilities and announced plans to implement a peak-hour pricing strategy.

DeepSeek’s pricing for its AI models remains significantly lower than those of U.S. rivals, positioning the company to further intensify the ongoing global price war in advanced AI technologies. This move underscores the growing competition between Chinese and American firms in the AI sector.

The release of the V4 Flash model marks a critical development in the AI landscape, particularly within Asia and Silicon Valley, as companies strive to balance innovation with competitive pricing.

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