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DeepSeek is raising AI developer access prices by up to 1,100% starting Sunday

The Chinese AI startup will introduce peak and off-peak billing for its V4-Flash and V4-Pro models, replacing a single flat rate

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DeepSeek is raising the prices it charges developers to access its V4-Flash and V4-Pro models, with increases ranging from 50% to more than 1,100% depending on the model, token type, and time of use. DeepSeek said the updated pricing goes live at 16:00 UTC on August 16.

The price hike comes alongside a new peak and off-peak billing structure. Peak hours........

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