DeepSeek claims new AI model beats flagship in key agentic tasks
Chinese AI company DeepSeek unveiled an upgraded large language model that reportedly outperforms its flagship system, DeepSeek-V2-R1, in a critical area known as “agentic step”—a benchmark for autonomous task execution. The improved model is based on the V2 architecture and uses similar training data and techniques, achieving higher performance on long-horizon task planning and decision-making. The release reaffirms DeepSeek’s position in the global AI race as the industry awaits the launch of next-generation flagship models.
The update underscores growing innovation in agentic AI, widening competition with global players and boosting China’s ambitions in the advanced AI space.
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