DeepSeek R1 AI: 5 Points Creating the Buzz

If the trends are anything to go by, the new AI model from China will stick around for the long term. Go on X and pretty much every social media platform, and you'll come across comments on DeepSeek or DeepSeek R1. There are several reasons for this buzz, and this article unveils them. Let's go! 

Explaining DeepSeek R1

According to Forbes, the DeepSeek R1 is an advanced reasoning model called R1 and has been compared favorably to the best products of OpenAI and Meta while appearing to be more efficient. 

DeepSeek boasts two current models: The R1 and the R1 Zero. However, only the R1 is available for users, but there's not much difference between the two. The R1 is more of a general-purpose AI system, while the R1 Zero uses only Reinforcement Learning, which means it is entirely self-taught. 

Created by a China-based company, DeepSeek R1 has been acclaimed as better and more competent than similar AI systems like the OpenAI o1 and the Anthropic Claude.

Cost-Effective Service

The R1 reportedly sits top of the most cost-effective AI applications. Compared to OpenAI's o1 costs around $15 per million input tokens, tasks on DeepSeek cost as little as $0.55. DeepSeek has brought down the cost of its AI system, making it available for more users. Besides, it doesn't need billions of graphics cards to run efficiently. 

DeepSeek R1 is Mostly Unlimited 

Who doesn't love freebies? Well, everyone does, unless you love paying. DeepSeek has created a buzz because it is largely free, and word has it that this is the first extremely advanced AI system that is available for free to users. Other systems, such as the OpenAI o1 and Claude Sonnet, require a paid subscription.

Even tools like Google Gemini have serious usage limits, despite being free. 

Open Source Capability 

Another reason for the buzz is that the R1 is open source. Compared to OpenAI or Google systems, you don't need to spend so much to access the DeepSeek R1. 

This pen source model can adapt to your needs and requirements every step of the way. Now, the US has no monopoly or closely guarded system on AI models. According to Marc Andreessen, an influential venture capitalist based in Silicon Valley, “DeepSeek R1 is one of the most amazing and impressive breakthroughs I’ve ever seen — and as open source, a profound gift to the world.”

DeepSeek R1: Fun Edge 

Reviews from many users point to the fun side of the DeepSeek R1. It is designed with a feature that "shows" how the AI model thinks. You'll see how it reasons and analyze the question or problem you want it to process. 

While models from OpenAI and a few others may have the same features, the R1, by default, shows the process. That makes it even more endearing to use and have fun with. 

Got more to add? These are five points you can count on when the DeepSeek R1 is at your service.