Despite the concerns surrounding it, Microsoft decided to integrate DeepSeek R1 into the Windows ecosystem.
According to Digital Trends, Microsoft continues to surprise when it announced that it will soon support the DeepSeek R1 artificial intelligence (AI) model on Windows 11 Copilot+ computers. Users will be able to run this model directly on their devices through versions optimized for Qualcomm Snapdragon X, Intel Lunar Lake, and AMD Ryzen AI 9 chip lines.
Microsoft claims DeepSeek can run directly from laptops
The move shows Microsoft's efforts to diversify its AI supply chain, reducing its dependence on OpenAI - a partner in which it has invested billions of dollars. Previously, Microsoft also integrated DeepSeek R1 into the Azure cloud platform and GitHub, despite suspicions that the Chinese company may have used OpenAI's data without permission.
The ability of DeepSeek R1 to run directly on laptops is expected to address privacy and data security concerns, as data does not need to be sent to DeepSeek’s servers in China. However, questions remain about the security and reliability of this AI model.
Some experts say Microsoft is taking a risky gamble by betting on DeepSeek. Integrating DeepSeek into the Windows ecosystem could get Microsoft into trouble if allegations of technology theft are proven true.
Still, there’s no denying that DeepSeek R1 is making a big splash in the AI market. The ability to run directly on laptops will make the model more accessible to more users, while also spurring the development of new AI applications.
