Tech Desk 
Jan 30, 2025
Microsoft has integrated the DeepSeek-R1 AI model into Azure AI Foundry and GitHub, making the model available to developers all across the globe. The company has conducted robust risk validations to ensure its secure use for businesses and individuals.
Microsoft revealed that DeepSeek-R1’s availability allows developers to integrate and build generative AI applications effortlessly.
Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President of AI Platform, Asha Sharma, underscored the speed and flexibility of evaluating AI models on Azure AI Foundry and stated: “One of the key advantages of using DeepSeek-R1 or any other model on Azure AI Foundry is the speed at which developers can experiment, iterate, and integrate AI into their workflows.”
The company further conducted red teaming, automated assessments, and security reviews to eliminate risks.
Additionally, Microsoft has strengthened security with advanced features, including the Content Safety filtering system and the Safety Evaluation System.
To browse DeepSeek-R1, users can browse for it in the model catalogue, launch the model card, and implement it, using an inference API to use this model.
Microsoft has also announced plans to roll out distilled variants of DeepSeek-R1 to Copilot+ PCs, starting with Snapdragon X-powered devices. The first launch, DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-1.5B, will be accessible through the AI Toolkit with 7B and 14B versions coming soon.
This integration reinforces Microsoft’s AI-powered ecosystem, demonstrating the company’s commitment to advancing AI technology with thorough security evaluations.
