Prediction: DeepSeek V4 Will Disrupt Closed-Source API Pricing Again
Linahuaa · x · 2026-07-19
The author argues that Kimi K3 has demonstrated the massive potential of open source models, and the upcoming DeepSeek V4 will trigger the next industry shock. Powerful open source models will force closed-source giants like OpenAI and Anthropic to frequently reset their rate limits, ultimately ending their cycle of charging exorbitant API prices.
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