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DeepSeek open-sources DeepInfer, the inference framework behind V4.1-Flash

Deepseek is open-sourcing DeepInfer, the inference framework behind its V4.1-Flash model. The vLLM-based system cuts compute costs and energy use when running AI models. The release adds pricing pressure on Western providers including OpenAI and Anthropic.

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DeepSeek open-sources DeepInfer, the inference framework behind V4.1-Flash: Deepseek is open-sourcing DeepInfer, the inference framework behind its V4.1-Flash model. The vLLM-based system cuts compute costs and energy use when running AI models. The release adds pricing pressure on Western providers including OpenAI and Anthropic.

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