modelsSEP 9 11:19 UTC
DeepSeek plans V4.1 Flash release around September 10, 2026
DeepSeek intends to launch a new model called V4.1 Flash on or near September 10, 2026, Beijing time. According to the company, internal and external testing showed the Flash variant outperforming its V4 Pro model on performance, cost, speed, and task completion time. No independent benchmarks or pricing details were included in the announcement.