Key facts
- DeepSeek has launched its V4 Pro AI model.
- The V4 Pro model features enhanced agent capabilities.
- DeepSeek will increase API prices for V4 models.
- API price increases for V4 Pro and V4 Flash models range from 50% to 1100%.
- The price increases are effective August 17.
- Alibaba has added commercial restrictions to its Qwen3.8-Max AI model.
- The Qwen3.8-Max model's license prohibits commercial use without explicit permission.
- DeepSeek has also indicated some pricing reductions may occur after an initial hike.
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has released its V4 Pro model, highlighting significantly improved agent capabilities. Alongside this launch, DeepSeek is implementing revised pricing for its V4 models. API prices for the V4 Pro and V4 Flash models are set to increase by 50% to 1100%, effective August 17. The company has also indicated that some pricing adjustments may involve substantial reductions following an initial price hike, though specific details on these reductions are not provided.