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DeepSeek V4: the most expected open-source model ever released, and the quietest landing

calendar_today May 22, 2026 person Zach Mueller domain lambda-labs

After 15 months of incremental updates, leaks, and rumored leaks, DeepSeek released version 4. It arrived without the fanfare R1 and R1-preview commanded in early 2025. That quiet reception is the most interesting thing about the release.

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