DeepSeek's open repo reveals how it serves models so cheaply, sparking industry debate
Equivalent_Can_4029 · reddit · 2026-10-25
A Reddit user dug into DeepSeek's open repository and found it explains how the company serves models at such low cost — countering the assumption that DeepSeek was simply burning cash to compete. The post sparks broader questions: will industry prices come down, and will DeepSeek and other Chinese models become the go-to choice for companies?
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