Deepseek price hike - Flash was the one genuinely cheap model that didn't suck. That's the part that worries me about V4.
Summary
Deepseek has raised prices for its Flash model, which was previously the only genuinely cheap and capable option. This price change raises concerns about the upcoming V4 model.
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