Satya Nadella said DeepSeek's R1 was the first AI model he saw coming close to OpenAI's
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DeepSeek unveiled its R1 model earlier this year, shocking the AI industry with its competitive capabilities. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella noted that R1 was the first model rivaling OpenAI’s achievements, while OpenAI's Sam Altman praised its impressive performance and affordability. Following its release, DeepSeek's free chatbot topped the App Store, sparking investor concerns about AI hardware demand, especially for Nvidia's chips. Microsoft incorporated R1 into its Azure AI Foundry platform, ensuring data security by preventing information from reaching DeepSeek's servers in China, complemented by rigorous safety evaluations.
"Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated that DeepSeek's R1 model was the first AI model that competes with OpenAI, noting how far ahead OpenAI had been previously."
"DeepSeek's R1 has spurred concerns among investors about falling demand for AI hardware like Nvidia’s chips due to its high performance at a lower price."
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