Hangzhou-based DeepSeek paused new application programming interface payments due to overwhelming demand straining its server capacity, YiCai Global reported Feb. 7.

The Chinese artificial intelligence startup, however, assured users that existing credit balances remain usable but warned of tight server resources, according to the report.

Meanwhile, DeepSeek's large language model pricing increased after Feb. 8, with token costs rising for both standard and premium models, YiCai Global wrote.

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