DeepSeek launching v4.1 flash cheaper and more capable than v4 pro
Summary
DeepSeek announces the v4.1 Flash model, claiming it is cheaper and more capable than v4 Pro and plans a release around Sept 10, 2026. It describes a migration path from Pro to Flash and reveals a tiered pricing structure based on peak vs off-peak usage and per-request costs. The post invites user feedback during testing and notes pricing adjustments.