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DeepSeek Slashed AI Prices 75% — But Businesses Are Still Losing Money on AI Agents
VentureBeat·Monday, 13 July 2026
DeepSeek cut the price of its V4-Pro AI model by 75%, which should have helped companies save money on AI. Instead, many businesses are finding that cheaper AI models don't mean cheaper bills, because AI agent systems consume far more compute than simple queries. The cost problem has shifted, not disappeared.
Why It Matters
Companies worldwide — including Indian tech firms building on AI — are discovering that the real cost of AI isn't just the model price. This affects how startups plan their AI budgets.
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