# DeepSeek just slashed AI prices again, and China’s AI race is getting even messier

> China’s AI race has never really been short on competition, but it’s increasingly looking like a battle over who can charge the least rather than who can build the best model.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/deepseek-just-slashed-ai-prices-again-and-chinas-ai-race-is-getting-even-messier/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a70b47662d47e7e78ca7c80)
- **Published:** 2026-08-03
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai
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