Chinese startup DeepSeek set the global equities market abuzz last month with the release of its cost-effective AI reasoning model. The model outperformed many of its Western counterparts, leading to a sell-off valued at over $1 trillion in global markets.
In response to the significant market reaction and growing demand, DeepSeek, based in Hangzhou, is fast-tracking the launch of its successor to the January R1 model. According to sources familiar with the company, initially planned for early May, the R2 model is now expected to be released as soon as possible.
While specific details about the R2 model have not been disclosed, DeepSeek aims for it to offer enhanced coding capabilities and support reasoning in multiple languages beyond English, broadening its applicability across diverse markets.
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