In surprise move Microsoft announces DeepSeek R1 is coming to CoPilot+ PCs – here’s how to get it
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James Thompson
Microsoft has introduced DeepSeek R1 for Copilot+ machines. The AI model is designed to be more power-efficient and cost-effective compared to competitors like Meta and Google. Microsoft plans to gradually release three versions of DeepSeek R1 for different hardware platforms.
DeepSeek’s innovation has impressed the AI community with its efficiency and intelligence, leading to speculations about its development process. Microsoft is integrating DeepSeek R1 with its Azure AI Foundry, making it available for Copilot+ PCs. Developers will have access to different versions of DeepSeek, starting with the 1.5B model and eventually progressing to more advanced versions.
To utilize DeepSeek R1 on Copilot+, users will need an Azure account and access to the Microsoft AI Toolkit. The collaboration between Microsoft and OpenAI signals an exciting advancement in AI technology, although concerns about the originality of DeepSeek remain.
As DeepSeek’s capabilities evolve, users can anticipate improvements in its performance. Microsoft’s commitment to security and innovation underscores the company’s progress in the AI landscape.
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