DeepSeek R1: Revolutionizing AI Accessibility on Azure AI Foundry and GitHub

DeepSeek R1, a powerful and cost-efficient AI model, is now available on Microsoft Azure AI Foundry and GitHub, marking a significant step towards democratizing access to advanced AI capabilities. This integration allows businesses and developers to seamlessly incorporate cutting-edge intelligence into their workflows, accelerating innovation and unlocking new possibilities.

What is DeepSeek R1?

DeepSeek R1 is designed to provide state-of-the-art AI capabilities while minimizing infrastructure investment. It is now part of a diverse portfolio of over 1,800 models on Azure AI Foundry, which includes frontier, open-source, industry-specific, and task-based AI models.

Key Benefits of DeepSeek R1 on Azure AI Foundry:

• Accessibility: Enables more users to harness state-of-the-art AI capabilities with minimal infrastructure investment.
• Scalability: Accessible on a trusted, scalable, and enterprise-ready platform.
• Integration: Facilitates seamless integration of advanced AI into business applications.
• Reliability: Backed by Microsoft’s reliability and innovation.
• Cost-Efficiency: Offers a powerful AI model that is also cost-efficient.

Accelerating AI Reasoning for Developers

The availability of DeepSeek R1 on Azure AI Foundry accelerates AI reasoning for developers, transforming how enterprises leverage cutting-edge intelligence. Developers can now experiment, iterate, and integrate AI into their workflows more rapidly.

Key Advantages:

• Built-in Model Evaluation Tools: Quickly compare outputs and benchmark performance.
• Rapid Scaling: Scale AI-powered applications with ease.
• Faster Innovation: Accelerate innovation and unlock new possibilities with quick access to AI models.

This rapid accessibility allows developers to build transformative AI applications more efficiently. Using DeepSeek R1, businesses can tackle real-world challenges and deliver transformative experiences.

Trustworthy AI Development

Microsoft is committed to enabling customers to build production-ready AI applications quickly while maintaining the highest levels of safety and security. DeepSeek R1 has undergone rigorous red teaming and safety evaluations, including automated assessments and extensive security reviews to mitigate potential risks.

Safety and Security Measures:

• Rigorous Evaluations: DeepSeek R1 has undergone rigorous red teaming and safety evaluations to mitigate potential risks
• Azure AI Content Safety: Built-in content filtering available by default.
• Automated Evaluations: Continuously assess application outputs for quality and safety before and after deployment.

These measures ensure that Azure AI Foundry provides a secure, compliant, and responsible environment for enterprises to confidently deploy AI solutions. For more on AI safety and security, explore Microsoft's commitment to responsible AI.

How to Use DeepSeek R1

To start using DeepSeek R1:

1. Azure Account: If you don’t have one, sign up for an Azure account.
2. Model Catalog: Search for DeepSeek R1 in the model catalog on Azure AI Foundry.
3. Deployment: Click "deploy" to obtain the inference API and key, and access the playground.
4. Experiment: Try out prompts in the playground and integrate the API and key with various clients.

DeepSeek R1 on Copilot+ PCs

Select customers can utilize distilled flavors of the DeepSeek R1 model to run locally on their Copilot+ PCs. For more insights, read the Windows Developer blog post.

Conclusion

The availability of DeepSeek R1 on Azure AI Foundry and GitHub represents a significant advancement in AI accessibility. By providing a powerful, cost-efficient, and secure platform, Microsoft is empowering developers and enterprises to leverage AI for innovation and transformative experiences.