AI Development
DeepSeek makes 75% price cut on V4-Pro flagship model permanent
Editorial Analysis
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek announced it will make permanent the 75% discount on its flagship V4-Pro model, reducing prices to roughly one-quarter of original levels. This aggressive pricing strategy intensifies global competition in accessible frontier AI models and accelerates cost reduction for developers and enterprises seeking long-context capabilities.
At a Glance
Date
May 25, 2026
Importance
High
4/5
Category
model
Axis of Change
Cost Reduction
Organizations
Models Affected
Sources
- 01 thehindu.com