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DeepSeek-R1 Challenges OpenAI o1

DeepSeek-R1 Challenges OpenAI o1

Ph.D.-Level Agents on the Way?

Altiam Kabir
January 20, 2025

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DeepSeek R1 rivals OpenAI o1 in reasoning; rumors swirl about OpenAI’s development of PhD-level super agents.

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DeepSeek

DeepSeek R1 Matches OpenAI o1’s Performance in Reasoning

DeepSeek's first-generation reasoning models achieve performance on par with OpenAI o1, advancing AI and open-source innovation.

Details:

DeepSeek-R1-Zero uses large-scale reinforcement learning, showing strong reasoning despite readability and language challenges
The enhanced DeepSeek-R1 features multi-stage training and cold-start data, matching OpenAI-o1’s performance
Both models and six open-source dense models (1.5B-70B parameters) based on Qwen and Llama architectures are available for research

Try it:

Visit DeepSeek Chat and log in or register your account without cost
Once logged in, enable "Deep Think" feature located beneath the text box
After activation, submit your queries to the AI and experience its insights

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OpenAI

OpenAI Rumored to Develop PhD Level Super Agents

A major AI breakthrough, likely from OpenAI, may soon unveil Ph.D.-level super-agents. Sam Altman and Mark Zuckerberg have hinted at this, with Altman meeting U.S. officials on January 30th.

Details:

Leading AI firms are surpassing projections, with OpenAI staff excited yet cautious. These super-agents handle complex tasks like software creation, research, and logistics
The shift could make AI a true workforce replacement. Zuckerberg predicts AI will replace mid-level engineers by 2025 and write most app code
Despite frequent overhype, insiders say this breakthrough is significant. Key challenges remain, including AI hallucinations and reliability for autonomous use

This AI progress aligns with major political shifts as the Trump administration takes power, potentially influencing AI regulation.

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Top AI & Tech News

Microsoft has begun testing an AI search feature in Windows 11, specifically for users in the dev channel
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Spain to grant $155 mln in subsidies to help companies develop AI
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Interesting Uses of AI

AI Art Spotlight

Model: Midjourney

Prompt:

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5-Part Email Sequence

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