DeepSeek prices agent web search at $0.75 per 1,000 calls; Cloudflare launches bot conduct scoring
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DeepSeek set web search API pricing at $0.75 per 1,000 calls starting October 31, 2026, while Cloudflare introduced conduct scoring for Verified bots.
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PPC Land reports that DeepSeek priced agent web search calls at $0.75 per 1,000 queries effective October 31, 2026. Simultaneously, Cloudflare began scoring Verified bots on their adherence to site rules, introducing a conduct-based rating system for automated traffic.