DeepSeek’s smaller model just outperformed its own flagship

DeepSeek has launched a new model, DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731, which outperforms their flagship model without changing the core architecture. This is significant because it shows that smaller models can be just as effective. It's not clear what specific changes were made, but the new model is a notable improvement. Engineers should be aware of this development and consider its implications for future projects.