DeepSeek V4 Launch, Replit's $9B Valuation, and GitLab's AI Duo - AI Programming Weekly #35
January 20, 2026 -
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Welcome to this week's edition of AI Programming Weekly.
In this edition, we delve into the latest advancements in AI-based coding and software development tools. DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is gearing up to launch its V4 model, which is anticipated to excel in coding tasks and potentially outperform existing models like OpenAI's GPT. Meanwhile, Replit is in discussions to raise $400 million, which would elevate its valuation to $9 billion, with the funding round led by Georgian to enhance its AI coding tools.
Additionally, ClickHouse Inc. has secured $400 million in a Series D funding round, reaching a valuation of $15 billion, and has acquired Langfuse GmbH to boost its AI observability capabilities. GitLab has introduced the GitLab Duo Agent Platform to automate tasks in software engineering, while Thoughtworks launched AI/works™ to modernize legacy systems. SoftwareOne has unveiled a GenAI multi-agent cost optimization system, and Silicon Labs presented the Simplicity SDK for Zephyr at CES 2026, aimed at simplifying IoT development.
Welcome to this week's edition of AI Programming Weekly.
In this edition, we delve into the latest advancements in AI-based coding and software development tools. DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is gearing up to launch its V4 model, which is anticipated to excel in coding tasks and potentially outperform existing models like OpenAI's GPT. Meanwhile, Replit is in discussions to raise $400 million, which would elevate its valuation to $9 billion, with the funding round led by Georgian to enhance its AI coding tools.
Additionally, ClickHouse Inc. has secured $400 million in a Series D funding round, reaching a valuation of $15 billion, and has acquired Langfuse GmbH to boost its AI observability capabilities. GitLab has introduced the GitLab Duo Agent Platform to automate tasks in software engineering, while Thoughtworks launched AI/works™ to modernize legacy systems. SoftwareOne has unveiled a GenAI multi-agent cost optimization system, and Silicon Labs presented the Simplicity SDK for Zephyr at CES 2026, aimed at simplifying IoT development.
DeepSeek V4 to Launch in 2026
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek plans to launch its V4 model in February 2026, claiming it will outperform competitors in coding tasks. Read more
Cursor and Together AI Collaborate for Enhanced Inference
Cursor, an AI-powered coding platform, has partnered with Together AI to enhance its infrastructure for real-time, low-latency inference using NVIDIA Blackwell chips. Read more
Replit Nears $9 Billion Valuation with New Funding
Replit is in talks to raise $400 million, boosting its valuation to $9 billion. The funding, led by Georgian, supports its AI coding tools. Read more
ClickHouse Secures $400M and Acquires Langfuse
ClickHouse Inc. has raised $400 million in a Series D funding round, reaching a valuation of $15 billion. The company also acquired Langfuse GmbH to enhance AI observability capabilities. Read more
GitLab Introduces AI Duo Agent Platform
GitLab has unveiled the GitLab Duo Agent Platform, designed to automate software engineering tasks such as planning and application security. This new platform includes AI agents that support DevOps teams in various stages of the software development process. Read more
Thoughtworks Introduces AI/works™ for Software Modernization
On October 23, 2023, Thoughtworks unveiled AI/works™, a platform aimed at modernizing legacy systems and enhancing software development by integrating AI capabilities. Read more
SoftwareOne Introduces AI Cost Optimization System
SoftwareOne has launched a GenAI multi-agent cost optimization system aimed at improving the cost, accuracy, and performance of AI agents. The system includes AI observability for better monitoring and enhancement of AI deployments. Read more
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