DeepSeek R1 now combines real-time web data with advanced reasoning

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DeepSeek R1, a reasoning-focused AI model developed by the Chinese AI lab DeepSeek, has introduced a significant new feature: simultaneous web browsing and reasoning capabilities. This enhancement allows the model to access real-time web data while leveraging its advanced reasoning framework, thereby improving its ability to provide accurate and up-to-date responses.

The New Feature

DeepSeek R1 now integrates real-time web browsing into its reasoning process. This capability enables the model to fetch and analyze live information from the internet, combining it with its pre-trained knowledge to deliver more comprehensive answers. Users can access this feature via the DeepSeek API or its web-based chat platform by activating the "Deep Thinking" mode. The integration mirrors functionalities seen in models like Perplexity AI, which specialize in combining reasoning with live data retrieval.

About DeepSeek

DeepSeek is an emerging player in AI, known for its focus on reasoning models. The R1 series, including R1-Zero and R1, employs innovative training methods such as reinforcement learning without supervised fine-tuning (R1-Zero) and a hybrid approach combining reinforcement learning with supervised fine-tuning (R1). These models are open-source under the MIT license, emphasizing transparency and community collaboration. The company has also released smaller distilled versions of R1 to make advanced reasoning capabilities accessible on less powerful hardware.