DeepSeek-R1 - A cost-efficient large language model available on AWS with advanced reasoning capabilities.

## Introduction to DeepSeek-R1 DeepSeek-R1 is a large language model developed by DeepSeek AI, optimized for tasks requiring advanced reasoning, mathematics, and coding. It integrates reinforcement learning and chain-of-thought capabilities, making it efficient and cost-effective for generative AI applications. The model is available on AWS through services like Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker. ## Introduction to DeepSeek-R1 - **Advanced Reasoning**: Excels in chain-of-thought reasoning, mathematics, and coding tasks. - **Cost Efficiency**: Reported to be 90-95% cheaper than comparable models. - **Deployment Options**: Available on Amazon Bedrock Marketplace, SageMaker JumpStart, and via custom model import. - **Model Variants**: Includes DeepSeek-R1-Zero (671B parameters) and DeepSeek-R1-Distill (1.5B-70B parameters). - **Security**: Integrates with Amazon Bedrock Guardrails for enterprise-level security and compliance. ## Deployment Options for DeepSeek-R1 on AWS DeepSeek-R1 can be deployed on AWS through the following methods: 1. **Amazon Bedrock Marketplace**: Accessible via the [Bedrock Marketplace](https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/marketplace/). 2. **Amazon SageMaker JumpStart**: Available on [SageMaker JumpStart](https://aws.amazon.com/sagemaker-ai/jumpstart/). 3. **Custom Model Import**: DeepSeek-R1-Distill can be imported via [Bedrock Custom Model Import](https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/custom-model-import/). 4. **Amazon EC2 Trn1 Instances**: Deployable on AWS Trainium and Inferentia instances. ## Cost Efficiency of DeepSeek-R1 DeepSeek-R1 is reported to be 90-95% more cost-efficient than comparable models. Pricing depends on the deployment method: - **Bedrock Marketplace/SageMaker JumpStart**: Billed per inference instance hour. - **Bedrock Custom Model Import**: Charged per active model copy, billed in 5-minute increments. - **EC2 Trn1 Instances**: Standard EC2 pricing applies. ## Optimized Tasks for DeepSeek-R1 DeepSeek-R1 is designed for: - **Text Generation**: Includes translation, summarization, and other NLP tasks. - **Advanced Reasoning**: Chain-of-thought, mathematical reasoning, and coding. - **Generative AI Applications**: Suitable for building scalable AI solutions with minimal infrastructure investment. ## Security and Compliance for DeepSeek-R1 DeepSeek-R1 integrates with AWS security features, including: - **Amazon Bedrock Guardrails**: Ensures safe and compliant model usage. - **Data Isolation**: User data is not shared with model providers. - **SageMaker Security**: Follows AWS SageMaker security protocols for deployment. ## Additional Resources for DeepSeek-R1 - **Model Cards**: Available on [Hugging Face](https://huggingface.co/collections/deepseek-ai/deepseek-r1-678e1e131c0169c0bc89728d). - **Demo Video**: Watch the [YouTube demo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aq_ju70qHQ). - **Documentation**: Refer to AWS blogs and [re:Post articles](https://repost.aws/articles/ARDaRTyEVQR9iWfVdek2CQwg/get-started-with-deepseek-r1-on-aws-inferentia-and-trainium). ### Citation sources: - [DeepSeek-R1](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/deepseek-r1-models-now-available-on-aws) - Official URL Updated: 2025-04-01