DeepSeek R1 Now Available in Azure

The latest frontier in AI reasoning models, DeepSeek R1, is now available in Azure AI Foundry and GitHub. Designed to provide developers with advanced reasoning capabilities, the R1 model offers a secure and efficient solution for integrating AI into applications. With built-in safety measures, developers can confidently test and deploy the model while maintaining security and compliance.

Additionally, DeepSeek R1 is making its way to Copilot+ PC devices, allowing Windows developers to access and run the model locally. This expansion further enhances accessibility, enabling real-time AI-driven solutions without relying solely on cloud-based processing. The versions of DeepSeek R1 available in Azure AI Foundry and GitHub have undergone rigorous safety and security verifications to ensure reliability.

For full details, visit the official announcement: Microsoft Azure Blog.

• Azure: A Model-Agnostic AI Hub
  Microsoft continues to position Azure as the premier AI development platform, supporting a diverse range of models. The Azure AI Foundry now hosts over 1,800 AI models, providing developers with extensive choices for their applications. This model-agnostic approach allows for the rapid deployment and scaling of innovative AI solutions like DeepSeek R1.
• Enhanced Safety & Security
  Microsoft has implemented content safety reviews and red teaming for DeepSeek R1. These security measures involve stress-testing the model to prevent harmful outputs, ensuring that the versions available in Azure are the most secure.
• Testing & Model Comparisons
  Azure AI Foundry’s playground tools allow developers to compare R1 with other models, such as OpenAI’s o1, for benchmarking performance, accuracy, and response quality. This feature helps developers choose the best model for their specific needs.

With the availability of DeepSeek R1 in Azure AI Foundry and GitHub, Microsoft continues to empower developers with cutting-edge AI solutions while prioritizing security, accessibility, and innovation. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out!