DeepSeek’s latest flagship AI model, V4 Pro, ranked second among the world’s leading open-source AI models in an Artificial Analysis report released on 2026-05-01, behind Moonshot AI’s Kimi K2.6. [1]
The report said V4 Pro improved clearly over its predecessor, V3.2, but still trailed top domestic rivals and leading US models. [1]
DeepSeek has struggled to match the success and capabilities of its earlier R1 release, while also trying to keep pace with US frontier systems. [1]
The report said the gap shows the pressure China faces as it tries to close the AI technology divide with the US amid tighter computing limits and fiercer competition. [1]
Even so, V4 Pro marked meaningful technical progress over earlier versions, according to the benchmark. [1]
