Blogger claims DeepSeek v4.1 flash is why calls to pace the frontier emerged
idanbeck · x · 2026-09-18
Blogger idanbeck claims that "DeepSeek v4.1 flash" is the real reason some are calling to pace the frontier, saying "there's blood in the water." The claim is unverified and presented as personal commentary, but it reflects ongoing industry discussion around DeepSeek's rumored new release and the pace of frontier AI competition.
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