Is the DeepSeek-R1 model still in preview?

Question

Is the DeepSeek-R1 model still in preview? I saw the GA announcement, but when I open the model card in Azure AI Foundry, it still shows as preview.

Answer 1

Hi Tom Raisbeck

The DeepSeek-R1 model is currently available as a preview feature in Azure AI Foundry. While preview features are not intended for production use and may have limited functionality, you can check the 'What's New' section on the service page for updates once it is announced for General Availability (GA)."

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I hope these helps you. Thank you!

Answer 2

Hello Tom Raisbeck,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

As per my understanding on the latest updates, the DeepSeek-R1 model has indeed been announced for General Availability (GA). However, if you are still seeing it labeled as Preview in the Azure AI Foundry model card, this discrepancy could be due to a few reasons, such as regional rollout delays, caching issues, or a lag in updating the UI. Below is a detailed explanation and steps to verify the status of the model.

o   Check the official Microsoft or Azure announcement for DeepSeek-R1 GA. Microsoft typically announces GA releases through page - https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/

o   If the GA announcement is confirmed, the model should be available for production use.

o   Azure services and features often roll out gradually across regions. Even if the model is GA, it might still be in preview in certain regions.

o   Verify the region where your Azure AI Foundry instance is deployed. If the region is still on the preview rollout, the model card might not reflect the GA status.

o   Sometimes, the Azure portal UI might display outdated information due to caching. Clear your browser cache or try accessing the Azure AI Foundry portal in an incognito window.

o   If the issue persists, try logging out and logging back into the Azure portal.

While the DeepSeek-R1 model has been announced for GA, the "Preview" label in the Azure AI Foundry model card could be due to regional rollout delays, caching issues, or a UI lag. Verify the GA announcement, check regional availability, and clear your browser cache. If the issue persists, I suggest contacting Azure Support for further assistance.

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