DeepSeek postpones V4 launch to optimize for Huawei Ascend chips

13 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 26

DeepSeek has delayed the release of its V4 model after spending months reworking its software stack for Huawei Technologies’ Ascend chips.
The company is moving beyond basic compatibility, focusing on hardware-specific tuning to enhance performance on domestic chips.
This strategic shift aligns with Beijing’s push for self-reliance in the AI supply chain as access to advanced foreign chips becomes increasingly restricted.

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