This AI agent startup ditched Anthropic for DeepSeek — and says it’s saving millions

An AI agent startup switched from Anthropic to DeepSeek, citing significant cost savings of millions. Inference cost is a major barrier to sustainable AI deployment. GitHub also abandoned its flat-rate Copilot subscription due to similar concerns. This shift highlights the need for cost-effective AI solutions. Engineers should consider the trade-offs between AI performance and cost when selecting tools.