DeepSeek AI: How to try the new DeepSeek R1 now
By ForGeeks DeepSeek R1, a powerful and affordable new open source artificial intelligence model, has caught the attention of experts around the world and seems to be becoming a serious competitor to ChatGPT. What makes it unique and how can you start using it now?
A breakthrough in the world of AI: What is DeepSeek R1?
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Chinese startup DeepSeek has surprised the industry by unveiling its DeepSeek R1, which is claimed to outperform popular language models including OpenAI ChatGPT.
DeepSeek R1 stands out with particularly strong results in math problems, programming, and logical reasoning. According to Mashable, in tests by journalist Stanislaw Schroeder, the model showed comparable or better performance than ChatGPT in complex coding tasks.
According to Mashable, the model has shown comparable or better performance than ChatGPT in complex coding tasks.
One of DeepSeek’s biggest advantages is its availability:
- Low training costs – the model was developed using less powerful chips than those used by large U.S. companies.
- Economic operation – using the API is many times cheaper.
“DeepSeek shows that a smart AI with logical reasoning capabilities does not have to be expensive to develop or use,” Schroeder writes.
Free access: how to start using DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1 is available to all users, and it’s free. You can try the model in the following ways:
- Through the web application
Go to the official DeepSeek website and start chatting with the chatbot right in your browser. - Mobile App
The DeepSeek app is available for download on the App Store. Install it to use the model on your iPhone. - API for developers
To integrate DeepSeek R1 into your own projects, you can use the API, which costs just $0.14 per million tokens. This is significantly cheaper than OpenAI’s $7.5 per million tokens.
To get started, create an account on the DeepSeek platform or log in with a Google account.
Models for any task
DeepSeek offers both the full R1 model with 32 billion parameters and smaller versions optimized for specific tasks. Sizes range from 1.5 billion parameters to 70 billion, allowing you to choose the right one for your project needs.
DeepSeek’s models are available in a variety of sizes.
Why DeepSeek is important to the industry
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DeepSeek R1 proves that building competitive AI models can be affordable, challenging the costly approaches of big players like OpenAI. The new model opens the door for developers and users looking for powerful and cost-effective solutions.
DeepSeek R1 opens the door for developers and users looking for powerful and cost-effective solutions.
