Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleChinese AI startup DeepSeek has launched its new V4-Flash model, which is reportedly the cheapest major AI model to operate globally. Research firm Artificial Analysis found V4-Flash costs significantly less to run than competitors, including Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol. The launch intensifies pressure on US AI companies, as Chinese firms are developing powerful, more cost-effective artificial intelligence systems. While V4-Flash is the lowest-cost model, its performance scored 50 out of 100 on Artificial Analysis' Intelligence Index, matching Google's Gemini 3.6 Flash but trailing leading models from OpenAI and Anthropic. This release highlights the escalating AI competition between China and the United States, with Chinese developers increasingly focusing on both capability and price to challenge Western rivals. In fullChina just unveiled an AI model that could upend America’s tech advantageMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
The AI model that could challenge America’s tech advantage
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleChinese AI startup DeepSeek has launched its new V4-Flash model, which is reportedly the cheapest major AI model to operate globally. Research firm Artificial Analysis found V4-Flash costs significantly less to run than competitors, including Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol. The launch intensifies pressure on US AI companies, as Chinese firms are developing powerful, more cost-effective artificial intelligence systems. While V4-Flash is the lowest-cost model, its performance scored 50 out of 100 on Artificial Analysis' Intelligence Index, matching Google's Gemini 3.6 Flash but trailing leading models from OpenAI and Anthropic. This release highlights the escalating AI competition between China and the United States, with Chinese developers increasingly focusing on both capability and price to challenge Western rivals. In fullChina just unveiled an AI model that could upend America’s tech advantageMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
