China’s DeepSeek adds instant and expert chatbot modes ahead of much-awaited V4 release
SCMP Tech / 4/8/2026
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Key Points
- DeepSeek (the Hangzhou AI startup) has added new chatbot experiences, including an “instant” mode and an “expert” mode.
- The update comes ahead of a long-awaited V4 model release, fueling speculation that the newly added expert mode may be tied to the V4 work.
- The change suggests DeepSeek is iterating on product-level interfaces and response behavior while the next major model version remains pending.
- By emphasizing different interaction modes, DeepSeek is signaling a focus on tailoring outputs—speed vs. higher-expertise style—to user needs.
- The article frames the feature rollout as an early “signal” that the next model generation could already be influencing the app layer even before V4 is formally released.
DeepSeek has introduced new “instant” and “expert” modes to its chatbot, the most significant update to its user interface since the Hangzhou-based start-up gained global recognition.
The changes come ahead of the much-anticipated release of DeepSeek’s next-generation flagship model V4 this month, more than a year after its R1 version made it a household name.
On Tuesday, the company added the two modes to its website and mobile app, giving users the choice of settings. Instant mode was designed...
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