Models 🇨🇳 03.08.2026 07:01

Three Domestic Foundation Models Released Same Day: MiniMax H3, Seedance 2.5, DeepSeek V4

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On the same day, three Chinese AI companies released major models: MiniMax unveiled its H3 language model, ByteDance launched Seedance 2.5, and DeepSeek introduced DeepSeek V4. The simultaneous releases highlight the fast-paced competition in China's AI sector.
On a single day, three major Chinese AI developers each released a new foundation model. MiniMax introduced its H3 language model, ByteDance came out with the Seedance 2.5 version, and DeepSeek unveiled its DeepSeek V4 model. The near-simultaneous launches underscore the intense rivalry and rapid iteration among Chinese AI companies. Each model targets different capabilities, from conversational AI to video generation and advanced reasoning. The releases were reported by the Chinese tech media outlet 36 Kr.
Source: DeepSeek (GNews) — original
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