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DeepSeek V4 arrives with Huawei chips not Nvidia as US China AI rivalry accelerates
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Published on 24 April 2026
The surprise isn’t the model size
DeepSeek has rolled out a preview of its latest V4 AI models, promising stronger reasoning and more agent-like behavior. The twist: it’s reportedly running on Huawei chips rather than Nvidia, landing as US-China competition intensifies. The release also comes amid IP and legal tensions involving OpenAI and Anthropic, adding pressure across the AI supply chain.
- DeepSeek launched preview V4 models with improved reasoning and agentic skills
- Reportedly uses Huawei chips instead of Nvidia amid chip-access constraints
- Release highlights intensifying US China AI competition
- Comes as IP disputes involving OpenAI and Anthropic stay in focus
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