“The rise of powerful AI is either the best or the worst thing ever to happen to humanity.” -Stephen Hawking, Theoretical Physicist
Deepseek's experimental vision
China’s DeepSeek unveiled two new versions of its experimental AI model, strengthening its challenge to major players like Google and OpenAI. The December 2025 release, DeepSeek V3.2, builds on earlier versions with improved reasoning abilities and the capacity to carry out autonomous actions.
Reasoning performance improved
Claims are that V3.2 now matches the performance of OpenAI’s GPT 5 across multiple reasoning benchmarks. This includes enhanced support for tools such as search engines, calculators, and code executors, allowing the model to operate in both thinking and non thinking modes. DeepSeek positions this upgrade as a significant step toward next generation AI systems.
Complex problem solving possible
The second new release, V3.2 Speciale, focuses on mathematical computations and long form thinking. According to the company, this version achieves gold medal level performance on tests used in the International Math Olympiad and the International Olympiad on Informatics. This is a push in precision-focused AI research.
Open source AI moving ahead
DeepSeek emphasises its goal is to stretch the capabilities of open source models to their limits. By releasing advanced versions publicly, the startup aims to expand access to high quality AI research and accelerate the pace of innovation across the community. China has many firms pushing the limits of what OS AI models can do, while the US largely focuses on proprietary models.
AI agents
Alongside the models, DeepSeek has introduced a new framework to train AI agents that interact with their environment, analyse data, and make independent decisions. The startup sees this as a crucial direction for modern AI development.
Summary
DeepSeek’s latest models push forward open source AI by improving reasoning, mathematical ability, and autonomous tool use. With performance rivaling top global systems, the company aims to strengthen China’s position in the global AI race.
Food for thought
If open source AI can match frontier proprietary models, how will that reshape competition and access in the global AI landscape?
AI concept to learn: Reasoning in AI models
Reasoning
in AI models refers to their ability to interpret information, draw
logical connections, and generate conclusions beyond simple pattern
matching. Modern AI systems combine statistical learning with structured
reasoning to solve complex problems, explain decisions, and handle
ambiguity. Effective reasoning enables AI to plan, infer, evaluate
alternatives, and support human decision-making more reliably and
intelligently.
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