DeepSeek不把新版本送到美国芯片厂商测试

DeepSeek excludes US chipmakers from new AI model testing

DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence lab, did not provide its upcoming flagship model to US chipmakers for performance optimization, according to a report from Reuters, citing two sources familiar with the matter. The move marks a departure from standard industry practice ahead of the expected launch of its V4 model.

The lab granted early access to domestic suppliers, including Huawei Technologies, the sources said. DeepSeek was expected to release the update around the Lunar New Year holiday.

AI developers typically share pre-release versions of major models with leading chipmakers to ensure software performs efficiently on widely used hardware. DeepSeek has previously worked closely with Nvidia’s technical staff.

Reuters earlier reported that a senior Trump administration official said DeepSeek’s latest AI model was trained on Nvidia’s most advanced chip, Blackwell, using a cluster in mainland China, in a move that appears to violate US export controls.