[action] DeepSeek releases reduced-cost version of V4 model to compete in US-China AI race

In April 2026, DeepSeek launched a cost-optimized version of its V4 model, lowering inference prices to enhance competitiveness against U.S. AI providers. This move is part of a broader strategic push amid intensifying U.S.-China AI rivalry, aiming to attract price-sensitive enterprise and developer users globally. Affected: deepseek/v4. Severity: action_required. Verification: verified.