DeepSeek-R1 is making headlines as a powerful open-source reasoning model, challenging proprietary reasoning models like OpenAI’s o1. But what sets it apart? Is it truly a breakthrough in AI reasoning, or is it just another model in the growing landscape of open-source LLMs?

In this session, we will break down the DeepSeek-R1 model, exploring:

✅ What is DeepSeek-R1? – Its architecture, capabilities, and key differentiators

✅ How does it compare to proprietary models like OpenAI-o1? – Strengths, weaknesses, and performance benchmarks

✅ Why does open-source AI matter? – The impact of transparency, accessibility, and community-driven innovation

✅ Real-world applications of DeepSeek-R1 – How businesses, researchers, and developers can leverage it

✅ The future of reasoning models – What it the future of reasoning models?