This naming scheme is bonkers (minor model numbers and date tags) and the benchmark step is big. Could prove stronger than GLM 5.3 with vision built in.
The King of open weights is back?
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 reportedly rivals GLM 5.3 with built-in vision
AINathan Lambert says a DeepSeek model with a date-tagged name and a large benchmark gain could beat GLM 5.3 and includes vision. He calls the naming scheme "bonkers" and asks whether DeepSeek is again the king of open weights.
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🚀 DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is here! Stronger benchmark performance, faster task completion, and shorter outputs than the previous version—a Pareto improvement in performance and cost. Now live on our website, app, and API. 🛠️ Optimized for @DeepSeekHarness, Tencent CodeBuddy, WorkBuddy, and more. Upgrade to DeepSeek Harness v0.2.1-rc.1 or later for the best experience with the new model. 1/4
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Original title: This naming scheme is bonkers (minor model numbers and date tags) and the benchmark step is big. Could prove stronger than GLM 5.3 with v...