How to use DeepSeek R1, a competitor to ChatGPT, on a computer or smartphone

In terms of artificial intelligence, DeepSeek R1 has both amazed and shocked. It is so good at what it does that it has cost AI giants like Tesla, Nvidia, Google, Microsoft (linked to OpenAI), Meta, and others hundreds of billions of dollars in value. Furthermore, the top models from OpenAI, the company that created ChatGPT, are now being compared favorably with DeepSeek, a Chinese AI business.

Even governments around the world are compelled to discuss the AI platform due to the craze surrounding it. To ease privacy concerns over cross-border data transfer, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw declared today that DeepSeek will be housed on Indian servers.

Also Read: DeepSeek surpasses ChatGPT to lead the US Apple App Store

In addition to its features, which include query answering, document analysis, and even trip planning, DeepSeek R1 is interesting because it is an open-source model, meaning that anybody may download and modify its source code to suit their own needs. It can be downloaded and used by anybody.

Here’s how to get your hands on the AI platform that’s all the rage right now.

How Can I Get And Use DeepSeek R1 For Free On My Tablet And Smartphone?

DeepSeek R1 is widely accessible on mobile devices and has surpassed its primary competitor ChatGPT to claim the top rank among the free apps in the US Apple App Store. Here’s how to use a tablet or smartphone: 

• Look for the DeepSeek R1 app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
• Use your email address, Gmail account, or another supported login method to log in.
• You can interact with the AI-powered chatbot through a text box at the bottom of the user interface that looks a lot like ChatGPT.
• To tell the chatbot to analyze a document or extract text from a picture, click the “+” button on the right side of the text box.
• Tap the DeepSeek button in the top right corner to start a new chat.
• Tap the two horizontal lines that appear in the top left corner to see past conversations with the chatbot.
• Take pleasure in local AI models. Even if the platform seems a little lacking right now, DeepSeek is anticipated to introduce more capabilities in the future.

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How Can I Get DeepSeek R1 for Free and Install It on My Computer?

The instructions below will let you download DeepSeek to your computer: 

• Enter chat.deepseek.com in your preferred browser to access the DeepSeek R1 website.
• To log in, enter your Gmail address, phone number, or email address.
• You can start using local AI models and experiment with tasks like document analysis and questioning.