Caution Advised: Sudden Price Hike by Deepseek Highlights Risks in AI API Dependence

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I totally agree—this sudden price hike by Deepseek feels like they’re just taking the piss. It really highlights how much money they must have been losing to pull such a drastic move out of nowhere. For users relying heavily on their API, this kind of unpredictability is a huge risk and makes it tough to plan budgets or scale projects confidently.

It’s a stark reminder that depending on a single provider, especially one that might not be financially stable, can backfire badly. Have others here found any good alternatives or strategies to mitigate these kinds of sudden changes?