DeepSeek warns of a 'significant' price rise

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8 points·edumucelli··4 comments

This is the e-mail they've sent out. Looks like everyone is moving from attracting to milking now:

Dear DeepSeek API user, We plan to raise the overall pricing for DeepSeek API services in the near future, with a significant increase expected. Please plan your usage accordingly. The specific pricing plan will be subject to official notice. Please keep an eye on the Open Platform announcements and check your email for further details. If you continue to use our services after the billing adjustment, you will be deemed to have accepted the adjusted billing terms. If you do not agree, you may choose to cancel your service and apply for a refund. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your support and understanding! DeepSeek Team

> If you continue to use our services after the billing adjustment, you will be deemed to have accepted the adjusted billing terms. If you do not agree, you may choose to cancel your service and apply for a refund.

Is it just me, or does this sound like the pricing change is somehow retroactive, i.e. I have to pay extra for already used (and paid for) tokens?

Interesting writing style. Each paragraph is super short and the first sentence in each is a punchy statement that is dressed up as a meme.

Reads straightforward and to the point no bullshit like a street vendor in Shanghai…

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