What happened
DeepSeek introduced a new peak-hour pricing model. Rates during busy usage periods will rise to four times current levels. The move helps the provider manage server traffic during peak times.
The context
High demand for low-cost AI models has put heavy pressure on server infrastructure. Surge pricing gives providers a way to balance network load without raising base prices across the board.
Sources
- PYMNTS.com ↗ via Google News Reported
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