In a groundbreaking collaboration, DeepSeek and Huawei have teamed up to launch a fully domestic large-scale model cloud service platform called SiliconCloud. This platform, built on Huawei Cloud's Ascend cloud service, offers the DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1 models at incredibly affordable prices, making advanced AI accessible to a wider range of developers.
During the promotional period (ending February 8, 2025), the usage costs are remarkably low:
Both models support a context length of 64K and a maximum output length of 4K, with DeepSeek-R1 boasting a maximum chain-of-thought length of 4K.
The launch triggered an overwhelming surge in global user traffic, exceeding even the team's expectations based on DeepSeek's already impressive popularity during the Spring Festival. To manage the influx, SiliconCloud implemented traffic restrictions within the first 10 hours of the service going live.
Initial tests comparing DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1 revealed distinct characteristics:
Testing with DeepSeek's official platform (in "deep thinking" mode) showed that without token limits, it delivers even more extensive content. Ultimately, the choice between V3 and R1 depends on individual needs and preferences.
SiliconCloud's official announcement highlighted the strong support received from DeepSeek and Huawei Cloud during the adaptation of DeepSeek-R1 & V3 models on Ascend, as well as the integration of other models. According to SiliconCloud's founder and CEO Yuan Jinhui, this collaboration stemmed from a creative idea to run DeepSeek on domestic cards. The swift agreement led to Huawei providing extensive resources, with the DeepSeek team offering invaluable expertise throughout the process. He also revealed that select results from this partnership will be integrated into Huawei software packages for users.
Early user feedback has been positive, with users reporting similar experiences to DeepSeek's official platform. Some users have noted that the R1 model on SiliconCloud feels faster than DeepSeek's web version. While SiliconCloud primarily focuses on providing API services for developers, it offers a basic playground for initial exploration. For advanced usage and customization, developers are encouraged to utilize the API interface.
DeepSeek has rapidly gained global recognition, achieving remarkable milestones:
The collaboration between DeepSeek, Huawei, and SiliconCloud is a significant step forward for domestic AI development, providing affordable, high-performance large language models to a wide range of users. This partnership not only empowers developers but also accelerates the integration of AI into various applications and services.
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