DeepSeek Powered Agent Runs Complex Task for Just $0.07 in 32 Minutes
Teknium · x · 2026-08-02
A developer showcased the capabilities of the Hermes Agent powered by the DeepSeek model. Operating on a single prompt, the agent completed a complex task in 32 minutes with a total cost of just $0.07. This extreme cost-efficiency implies that 2 dollars could sustain an agent's operation for a full day, making large-scale autonomous agents highly viable.
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