Microsoft Adds AI Model 'DeepSeek R1' to Azure and GitHub

On January 30, Microsoft announced that the AI model 'DeepSeek R1', developed by the Chinese startup DeepSeek, has been made available for developers on the Azure cloud computing platform and GitHub tools. This model will be included in the catalog of AI models on these platforms, adding to over 1,800 other models offered by Microsoft. Microsoft also stated that users will soon be able to run the 'R1' model locally on Copilot computers. This capability could alleviate concerns about privacy and data sharing. This move comes as Microsoft seeks to reduce its reliance on OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. Meanwhile, Microsoft and OpenAI are reviewing a report claiming that output data from OpenAI's technology has been improperly used by a group linked to DeepSeek. Last week, DeepSeek introduced a free AI assistant that, according to the company, provides efficient performance using less data and at a much lower cost than similar services. Just days after its launch, this product managed to surpass its American rival ChatGPT in download numbers from the Apple App Store, raising concerns among technology stock investors. On the other hand, DeepSeek has stated that it stores user data on its servers in China, a matter that may pose challenges for the acceptance of this technology in the United States. Soheil Faizi: DeepSeek is a reasoning AI model. The use of American AI by hackers linked to the Iranian government. The Chinese company 'Alibaba' has released a new version of its AI model. Market turbulence following the emergence of a cheap Chinese-made AI model.