DeepSeek’s new AI model is by far the cheapest of well-known models to run, research firm says
DeepSeek’s new AI model is by far the cheapest of well-known models to run, research firm says BEIJING, Aug 3 (Reuters) - A version of Chinese startup DeepSeek’s flagship AI model is by far the least expensive to run on benchmark tests among well-known models globally and more than 100 times cheaper to run than Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5, according to a research firm. DeepSeek, which sources have said is preparing for a potential IPO, officially released its V4-Flash model on Friday, its latest attempt to regain momentum by doing what it is best known for - offering ultra-low-cost AI alternatives.
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DeepSeek’s new AI model is by far the cheapest of well-known models to run, research firm says BEIJING, Aug 3 (Reuters) - A version of Chinese startup DeepSeek’s flagship AI model is by far the least expensive to run on benchmark tests among well-known models globally and more than 100 times cheaper to run than Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5, according to a research firm. DeepSeek, which sources have said is preparing for a potential IPO, officially released its V4-Flash model on Friday, its latest attempt to regain momentum by doing what it is best known for - offering ultra-low-cost AI alternatives. The startup’s R1 model became a global sensation in early 2025, triggering a selloff in global technology stocks and raising questions about the large amounts U.S. companies were spending on AI.
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