Report: DeepSeek Plans to Accelerate Model Release, V4.1 Update Expected to Debut in June

DeepSeek recently announced that it will release an updated version of its V4 model, V4.1, in June and plans to increase the frequency of model releases to catch up with industry competitors. Previously, DeepSeek was praised for its technical depth, but its model iteration speed lagged significantly behind other AI companies, with no new models released in 140 days, while several major global AI companies released approximately 50 new models during the same period.

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DeepSeek's V4 model was originally scheduled to be released in February 2026, but due to issues such as hardware migration, the release date was postponed to April 24, and it was finally launched in preview form, including two versions: V4-Pro and V4-Flash. Although the new version performs well in text and code generation, it still lacks image and audio processing capabilities. V4.1 will focus on addressing this shortcoming, aiming to achieve true full-modal coverage.

In addition, V4.1 will support the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and provide a more comprehensive enterprise-level toolchain, marking DeepSeek's transition from technology demonstration to enterprise applications. This strategic shift comes amid pressure from talent loss and rising computing costs. Founder Liang Wenfeng has personally invested about 20 billion yuan to support the company's development and attract external investment.

DeepSeek is currently seeking around 50 billion yuan in funding, which, if successful, would set a new record for the largest single-round funding in a Chinese AI startup. The founder's personal investment and the involvement of the National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund indicate strong confidence in the company's future. With the release of V4.1 and the successful completion of the financing, DeepSeek will take an important step toward becoming a sustainable business entity.

Key Points:
🌟 DeepSeek will release the V4.1 update in June and plans to increase the frequency of model releases.
🔍 V4.1 will address the lack of image and audio processing capabilities, achieving full-modal coverage.
💰 The company is seeking around 50 billion yuan in funding to support its transformation and development.

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