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DeepSeek slashes API input prices for FLASH and V4 Pro models

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DeepSeek has significantly reduced the API input prices for its FLASH and V4 Pro models. The FLASH model's input price has been cut by 93%, while the V4 Pro model has seen a 70% reduction. These substantial price drops are expected to alter the fundamental calculations for API costs in the AI industry. AI

IMPACT These price cuts could significantly alter API cost calculations for AI developers and businesses.

RANK_REASON Price reduction for existing products.

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DeepSeek slashes API input prices for FLASH and V4 Pro models

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · opensourceaitech ·

    DeepSeek slashed Flash input price by 93% and V4 Pro by 70%. Such a steep drop fundamentally shifts API cost calculations – see the full breakdown. https:// olu

    DeepSeek slashed Flash input price by 93% and V4 Pro by 70%. Such a steep drop fundamentally shifts API cost calculations – see the full breakdown. https:// olud.ai/news/2026-10-25.html # AI # OpenSource # AINews

    LINKS olud.ai/…/2026-10-25.html

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