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April 24th, 2026

Today's top 3 stories, curated by Daily Direct.

The Verge

China’s DeepSeek previews new AI model a year after jolting US rivals

DeepSeek has unveiled a preview of its next-generation V4 model, claiming it can go toe-to-toe with closed-source systems from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. The open-source release marks a notable leap forward in coding capabilities, a battleground increasingly central to AI's commercial value. Coming roughly a year after DeepSeek first rattled Silicon Valley, V4 signals that Chinese AI development remains a formidable competitive force.

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Ars Technica

Rocket Report: Artemis III rocket getting ready; SpaceX is now an AI company

SpaceX's expanding identity beyond launch services is reshaping how the aerospace industry is categorized, with the company now positioning artificial intelligence as central to its operations. Meanwhile, NASA's Artemis III mission is advancing toward readiness, with the Space Launch System moving through preparations for the lunar landing attempt. The convergence of AI ambitions and deep-space hardware signals a pivotal moment for both commercial and government spaceflight programs.

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Hacker News

DeepSeek v4

DeepSeek has released v4, the latest iteration of its API-accessible AI model. The update signals continued rapid development from the Chinese AI lab that rattled the industry earlier this year with its cost-efficient architecture. Developers can explore the new capabilities directly through DeepSeek's API documentation.

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