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New Deepseek model V4.1-Flash cuts memory needs for AI agents

AITopTools Editorial TeamSeptember 10, 2026

What changed

DeepSeek has released V4.1-Flash, a model that can work with text and images while using about one-quarter the memory needed by its predecessor. The company says it narrowly outperformed Opus 5 and GPT-5.6 Sol on a coding test, despite activating only part of its full capacity for each task.

What this means for you

The MIT-licensed release is aimed at developers building AI agents, which may be able to run with lower memory needs and potentially lower costs. The feed does not state where the model can be downloaded or provide confirmed pricing.

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