DeepSeek v4 Flash Rumored to Face Significant API Price Hike
markjeffrey · x · 2026-08-07
Leaks suggest that the upcoming DeepSeek v4 Flash model will experience a "significant" API price increase. Industry observers note that this move signals a potential end to the era of venture-backed subsidies in the AI sector, as model providers shift focus towards profitability and sustainable commercialization.
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