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DeepSeek's new AI model is by far the cheapest of well-known models to run, research firm says
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Chinese startup DeepSeek released its V4-Flash AI model, which is by far the cheapest to run among well-known models globally, costing over 100 times less than Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5, while scoring competitively on intelligence benchmarks. This model targets businesses looking for ultra-low-cost AI deployment at scale amid growing competition from Chinese rivals and US tech firms.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 3 sources have reported it between 3 Aug 2026 and 4 Aug 2026.
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Your AI costs just dropped sharply if you serve price-sensitive clients. DeepSeek’s low-cost model forces you to rethink your pricing or risk losing customers to more affordable Chinese AI alternatives.
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3 sources · first reported 3 Aug 2026 · latest 4 Aug 2026
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