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Tech giant Microsoft has added DeepSeek R1 to the model catalog on Azure AI Foundry and GitHub, expanding its collection of over 1,800 AI models.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
In a blog post<\/a>, Microsoft said that this new addition comes as part of the company\u2019s ongoing efforts to provide a wide variety of AI solutions, including frontier, open-source, industry-specific, and task-oriented models.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cDeepSeek R1 is now accessible via the Azure AI Foundry platform,<\/a> offering businesses a way to integrate advanced AI technologies in a scalable, enterprise-ready environment,\u201d the blog post stated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The model is designed to improve AI reasoning, providing developers with a cost-effective solution for using advanced AI capabilities without the need for extensive infrastructure. As per the company, DeepSeek R1<\/a> offers tools that allow for quick experimentation, benchmarking, and performance evaluation. These tools aim to streamline the development process, enabling faster iteration and integration of AI into applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Azure AI Foundry\u2019s model catalog is positioned as a resource for companies to access a wide range of AI models in one place. The platform also includes built-in features such as model evaluation tools, making it easier for developers to test and scale their AI applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Microsoft highlighted that security remains a focus, and DeepSeek R1<\/a> has undergone various safety evaluations, including model behaviour assessments and security reviews. The platform incorporates safeguards like Azure AI Content Safety, which provides automatic content filtering, and a Safety Evaluation System, which allows customers to test their applications before deployment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n