DeepSeek hints latest model will be compatible with China’s ‘next generation’ homegrown AI chips

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DeepSeek released its V3.1 model and said the new UE8M0 FP8 format is designed for upcoming domestically built AI chips in China. The update suggests closer alignment between DeepSeek and China’s emerging AI chip ecosystem as the country pushes for semiconductor self-sufficiency. DeepSeek also said the model includes faster response times and a hybrid reasoning architecture that supports both reasoning and non-reasoning modes. The company will change API pricing on Sept. 6, which affects developers integrating DeepSeek into apps and web products.

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