Packaging change·Sep 7 → Sep 14, 2026·Week 38, 2026·AI & Machine Learning

DeepSeek merges v4-flash and vision-exp into cheaper Flash V4.1

DeepSeek merged v4-flash and vision-exp into one deepseek-flash (V4.1) model at lower cache-hit/miss and output prices; new footnote confirms V4 Pro pricing stays unchanged past Sept 14, 2026.

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DeepSeek merged v4-flash and vision-exp into one deepseek-flash (V4.1) model at lower cache-hit/miss and output prices; new footnote confirms V4 Pro pricing stays unchanged past Sept 14, 2026.

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DeepSeek merged v4-flash and vision-exp into one deepseek-flash (V4.1) model at lower cache-hit/miss and output prices; new footnote confirms V4 Pro pricing stays unchanged past Sept 14, 2026.

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