Microsoft's new model struggles against Deepseek

Microsoft just launched MAI Code 1.1 Flash for GitHub Copilot. They claim it is more efficient than previous versions. However, early testing shows it does not perform as well as expected.

Deepseek V4 Flash is beating this new model in both price and speed. It is rare to see a proprietary tool lose so clearly to a lower cost competitor. This suggests Microsoft is prioritizing profit margins over top tier performance.

Big companies often push their own tools to keep users in their ecosystem. In this case, the strategy might backfire. Developers who want the best results for their money will likely look elsewhere.