The DeepSeek AI assistant is advertised as free on Google Play, but its API usage is metered by tokens, with different rates for cache hits, misses, and output. Developers are advised to perform a 'canary' test with a fixed prompt to accurately understand API costs before full integration. This test should record the model identifier, pricing date, cache state, token counts, and calculate the cost based on specific rates, rather than relying on the app's free tier impression or averaged prices. AI
IMPACT Clarifies API cost structure for DeepSeek, guiding developers on accurate cost estimation beyond free tier impressions.
RANK_REASON Article discusses the pricing and usage of an existing AI model's API, not a new release or significant industry event.
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