Chinese startup DeepSeek made headlines last month by triggering a $1-trillion-plus sell-off in global equities markets with its competitively priced AI reasoning model. This impressive performance outpaced many Western competitors, showcasing DeepSeek's rapid advancement in the artificial intelligence sector.
Building on the success of January's R1 model, the Hangzhou-based firm is now accelerating the launch of its successor. According to sources familiar with the company, DeepSeek originally planned to release the R2 model in early May but is pushing for an earlier debut. While specific details about the new release date remain under wraps, the anticipation is high among industry watchers.
DeepSeek aims for the R2 model to offer enhanced coding capabilities and multilingual reasoning, expanding beyond English to cater to a more global user base. This move not only reinforces DeepSeek's position in the competitive AI landscape but also reflects the company's commitment to innovation and addressing the diverse needs of its international clientele.
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