SmartApe AI

Oct 28, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

DeepSeek Flash Fingerprint Changes Again, V5 Names Surface in Test Repo

On Oct 27, DeepSeek's Flash model fingerprints changed for the second time in 10 days, with three model aliases switching to a new system fingerprint. Community testing shows stable new fingerprint but no behavioral differences yet. Meanwhile, DeepSeek Harness test files contain mock V5 model names, fueling speculation about upcoming releases, though V4 Pro remains unchanged and official changelog hasn't acknowledged the shift.