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DeepSeek V4.1 Flash model enters internal beta testing with multimodal support

DeepSeek is internally beta testing its new DeepSeek V4.1 Flash model, which features a novel architecture with native multimodal support. This intermediate version promises enhanced capabilities, increased speed, and reduced costs compared to previous models. Users can access the API with a specific model name, and current pricing matches that of DeepSeek V4 Flash, with a rate limit of 20 concurrent requests per account. AI

IMPACT This new model release from DeepSeek could signal advancements in multimodal AI capabilities and cost-efficiency.

RANK_REASON Frontier-lab model release with system card. [lever_c_demoted from frontier_release: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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DeepSeek V4.1 Flash model enters internal beta testing with multimodal support

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Nunki08 ·

    DeepSeek Flash 4.1 is already being tested via API and rolling out.

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/LocalLLaMA/comments/1wan3nl/deepseek_flash_41_is_already_being_tested_via_api/"> <img alt="DeepSeek Flash 4.1 is already being tested via API and rolling out." src="https://preview.redd.it/ca91w26riaoh1.jpg?width=140&amp;height=6…