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DeepSeek’s open source R1 model will benefit Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs

Jan 30, 2025 - digitaltrends.com
Microsoft is quickly supporting the DeepSeek R1 AI model on its Azure cloud platform and GitHub, aiming to reduce reliance on OpenAI. The company plans to release NPU-optimized versions for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs, starting with Qualcomm Snapdragon X devices, followed by Intel Lunar Lake PCs and AMD Ryzen AI 9 processors. These models will allow developers to build AI applications that run efficiently on-device. However, Microsoft is investigating potential illegal practices by DeepSeek in training its models, amid concerns over data privacy and intellectual property theft.

In other computing news, the Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 is available for $1,300 after a $300 discount. It features an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, 16GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD, making it a strong choice for gaming. Additionally, Nvidia Reflex is highlighted as a tool to reduce input lag in competitive gaming, and alternatives to the underwhelming RTX 5080 GPU are suggested, including the Nvidia RTX 4090.

Key takeaways:

  • Microsoft is supporting the DeepSeek R1 reasoning model on its Azure cloud platform and GitHub tool, with optimized versions for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs.
  • DeepSeek AI model will be available in versions for Qualcomm Snapdragon X, Intel Lunar Lake PCs, and AMD Ryzen AI 9 processors.
  • Microsoft's support for DeepSeek may be an effort to reduce reliance on OpenAI and address privacy concerns, despite ongoing investigations into DeepSeek's data practices.
  • DeepSeek is marketed as an open-source model with low operating costs, but faces criticisms and attempts to jailbreak the AI model.
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