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How do AI models get cheaper?

AI models can become more affordable through clever design and efficient training. DeepSeek's ability to offer significantly lower prices than competitors like Anthropic suggests they've found ways to optimise their model's architecture and the processes used to teach it, reducing the computational resources and time needed for development and operation.

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