According to DeepSeek (@deepseek_ai) on Twitter, DeepSeek AI has announced significant pricing changes for its API services. New pricing rates will take effect and current off-peak discounts will end on September 5th, 2025, at 16:00 UTC. Until that date, API usage will continue to follow the current pricing structure. This change is likely to impact businesses integrating DeepSeek's AI APIs into their products, especially those optimizing for cost during off-peak hours. For detailed information on upcoming pricing, users are directed to the official pricing page. Source: DeepSeek (@deepseek_ai), August 21, 2025.