Vals AI: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash beats GPT 6 Sol on cybersecurity task

Vals AI found that DeepSeek V4.1 Flash outperformed GPT 6 Sol on a multi-step offensive cybersecurity task. Sol was tested via the Daybreak trusted access program.

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