DeepSeek to Release V4.1 Flash Model Around September 10
AI firm DeepSeek plans to launch its V4.1 Flash model around September 10, 2026. The company states the new model surpasses its predecessor, V4 Pro, in performance, cost, and speed metrics.
AI company DeepSeek announced plans to officially release its V4.1 Flash model on or around September 10, 2026.
According to the company, internal and external testing indicates that V4.1 Flash outperforms the previous V4 Pro model across various metrics, including performance, cost efficiency, and processing speed.
DeepSeek has developed V4.1 Flash with a new model architecture that includes native multimodal support. This enhanced structure is designed to improve capabilities, increase speed, and reduce costs compared to earlier versions.
Following the release, DeepSeek will route all requests previously directed to V4 Pro to the V4.1 Flash model. This transitional measure will be in place until the V4.1 Pro model becomes available, with users being charged the V4.1 Flash rate during this period.
The upcoming V4.1 Flash model is expected to offer advancements in AI processing, aiming to provide users with more efficient and cost-effective solutions.