DeepSeek Dubbed the 'Model T' of the AI Era for Its Aggressive Pricing
FuSheng_0306 · x · 2026-08-04
The author argues that DeepSeek V4 Flash matches first-tier models in performance while costing almost nothing (around 30 RMB per week for heavy users), effectively setting a survival price floor for the market.
Comparing it to the Ford Model T, the author emphasizes that while it may not be the absolute top model, being 'good enough and affordable for everyone' is the true key to mass adoption and will trigger an efficiency revolution.
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