Microsoft News DeepSeek R1: Microsoft’s Strategic Move in AI Beyond OpenAI February 12, 2025 / February 12, 2025 by Corentin C | 1 Comment on DeepSeek R1: Microsoft’s Strategic Move in AI Beyond OpenAI Microsoft has added DeepSeek R1 to its Azure AI Foundry, offering a cost-effective and high-performance AI model. With local execution support on Copilot+ PCs and growing security concerns, this move signals Microsoft's shift towards AI diversification beyond OpenAI. Read more » ai azure copilot deepseek microsoft openai