DeepSeek AI’s R1 model is gaining traction within the AI community for its detailed thought process and performance, even though it sometimes provides inaccurate answers. Some users prefer its clear reasoning over other models. The R1 model is now available on platforms like AWS and NVIDIA NIM, which allows for broader accessibility. Benchmarks also reveal that AMD’s Radeon RX 7900 XTX outperforms the RTX 4090 in certain DeepSeek benchmarks. However, there are concerns about DeepSeek’s safety guardrails, as they have reportedly failed multiple tests. It also faces scrutiny related to data use and alleged smuggling of NVIDIA GPUs.