DeepSeek V4 Outcodes Claude as AI Solves 50-Year Math Problem
AI Model Developments & Releases
DeepSeek V4 Launch Imminent with Strong Coding Capabilities
DeepSeek is preparing to release its next-generation AI model, V4, in early February 2026. The model reportedly outperforms Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s GPT series in coding benchmarks, aiming to support practical software engineering workflows beyond demos.
- Deepseek is cooking
- DeepSeek set to launch next-gen V4 model with strong Coding ability, Outperforms existing models
- DeepSeek V4 Coming
- (The Information): DeepSeek To Release Next Flagship AI Model With Strong Coding Ability
AI Industry & Competitive Dynamics
Anthropic Restricts xAI’s Access to Claude Models for Coding
Anthropic has cut off xAI’s access to its Claude models for coding, citing a new policy to limit major competitors. xAI is responding by accelerating development of its own coding-focused models, with updates expected soon.
AI Achievements & Breakthroughs
AI Autonomously Solves 50-Year-Old Math Problem
Mathematician Terence Tao confirmed that an AI system autonomously solved a long-standing open problem in mathematics (an Erdős problem) after minimal human feedback, marking a significant leap in AI’s problem-solving capabilities.
AI-Generated Code Dominates NVIDIA’s nvfp4 Competition
A top submitter in NVIDIA’s nvfp4 competition revealed their submission was entirely AI-generated, with no hand-written GPU code, showcasing AI’s growing ability to produce high-performance solutions autonomously.
AI Infrastructure & Investments
OpenAI & SoftBank Invest $1B in AI Data Center Expansion
OpenAI and SoftBank are each contributing $500M to SB Energy, a SoftBank subsidiary, to expand AI data center and power infrastructure under the Stargate initiative, addressing the surging demand for AI compute resources.
AI in Defense & Government
Mistral AI Deployed Across French Military
Mistral AI’s technology has been fully integrated into all branches of the French armed forces, signaling a major step in AI adoption for defense and operational strategies.