Archive · 21 Aug 2025
DeepSeek Upgrades AI Model to Support Domestic Chips
DeepSeek, a Chinese company, updated its V3 AI model to version 3.1.
The new version is designed to work better with new Chinese-made computer chips.
It also includes a new system that can switch between modes, reasoning and non-reasoning, and offers faster processing.
DeepSeek also announced changes to the prices for using its AI models, starting September 6th.
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, released an upgrade to its V3 AI model.
The V3.1 model is optimized for next-generation domestic Chinese chips.
The model features a hybrid inference structure with reasoning and non-reasoning modes.
Users can toggle between the two modes via a button on the app and web platform.
Pricing adjustments for the model's API begin on September 6th.
- Who
- Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
- What
- DeepSeek released V3.1, an upgraded AI model optimized for domestic Chinese chips.
- When
- Released on Thursday, with API price changes starting September 6th.
- Where
- China
- Why
- To improve performance and support domestic chip manufacturers.
- Company
- DeepSeek
- Model Name
- V3.1
- Optimization
- UE8M0 FP8 precision format
- Features
- Optimized for domestic chips, hybrid inference structure
- API Price Changes Start
- September 6
