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Jun 4, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

DeepSeek Slashes Prices Permanently, Cutting Model Costs to Near‑Zero

In April‑May 2026 DeepSeek permanently reduced its V4‑Pro and V4‑Flash API prices by up to 97.5%, citing hybrid‑attention architecture and tighter KV cache, a move that reshapes large‑model pricing, drives massive cost savings, and signals a broader industry shift.