Chinese startup DeepSeek releases upgraded AI model

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek released on Thursday an upgrade to its flagship V3 model that the company says has a feature that can optimize it for Chinese-made chips, along with faster processing speeds.

The focus on domestic chip compatibility may signal that DeepSeek’s AI models are being positioned to work with China’s emerging semiconductor ecosystem as Beijing pushes to replace US technology in the face of Washington’s export restrictions.