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DeepSeek has open-sourced DeepInfer, a tool the Chinese AI vendor says addresses enterprise concerns about high token costs.
Why it matters: DeepSeek is using the release to compete in the open source market while courting enterprises worried about token pricing.
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“With the move, the Chinese AI vendor is looking to gain an advantage in the open source market, while addressing enterprise concerns about steep token rates.”
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