OpenAI, R1 and DeepSeek

How does DeepSeek R1 really fare against OpenAI’s best reasoning models?
While DeepSeek can point to common benchmark results and Chatbot Arena leaderboard to prove the competitiveness of its model, there's nothing like direct use cases to get a feel for just how useful a new model is.
The Download: following DeepSeek’s lead, and OpenAI’s new research agent
How it works: In response to a single query, such as “draw me up a competitive analysis between streaming platforms,” the tool, called Deep Research, will search the web, analyze the information it encounters, and compile a detailed report which cites its sources.
Can DeepSeek R1 Take On OpenAI o1? Benchmarks Say Yes
DeepSeek, a powerful LLM launched in January 2025, is receiving rave reviews from across the board. Can it take on ChatGPT?
OpenAI says it has evidence DeepSeek used ChatGPT to train its AI
After DeepSeek AI shocked the world and tanked the market, OpenAI says it has evidence that ChatGPT distillation was used to train the model.
DeepSeek-R1’s bold bet on reinforcement learning: How it outpaced OpenAI at 3% of the cost
DeepSeek-R1’s Monday release has sent shockwaves through the AI community, disrupting assumptions about what’s required to achieve cutting-edge AI performance. This story focuses on exactly how DeepSeek managed this feat,
AI Daily: OpenAI unveils AI research tool ‘Deep Research’
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OpenAI unveils AI tool that can do research online
OpenAI released a tool that can go online to shop for groceries or book a restaurant reservation. Now it is offering artificial intelligence technology that can gather information from across the internet and synthesize it in concise reports.
OpenAI Announces Deep Research Days After DeepSeek’s AI Earthquake
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company, caught the entire AI market by surprise, and no one more so than OpenAI. Its ChatGPT-like model R1 received raving reviews with a fraction of the development cost. President Trump called it a “wake-up” call for the entire American tech industry.
OpenAI launches 'deep research' AI agent for ChatGPT
On the heels of its o3 mini release, OpenAI announced a new ChatGPT agent for handling in-depth research. Appropriately, it's called "deep research." Using a yet-to-be-released version of OpenAI's reasoning model o3,
OpenAI unveils a new ChatGPT agent for ‘deep research’
OpenAI is announcing a new AI "agent" designed to help people conduct in-depth, complex research using ChatGPT, the company's AI-powered chatbot platform.
AI wars: OpenAI strikes back with Deep Research amid China’s bold move
The battle for AI supremacy just got even hotter. In a dramatic turn of events, China’s DeepSeek sent shockwaves through the industry with its latest bombshell announcement — triggering an immediate counterstrike from US-based OpenAI.
Open-source revolution: How DeepSeek-R1 challenges OpenAI’s o1 with superior processing, cost efficiency
We dive deep into hands-on testing, practical implications and actionable insights to help you understand which model best suits their needs.
OpenAI o3-mini vs DeepSeek R1 : AI Coding Comparison
Discover the strengths and weaknesses of o3-mini and DeepSeek R1 in this detailed AI model comparison of its coding skills ...
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After DeepSeek’s strike, OpenAI drops Deep Research AI agent for tough studies
OpenAI's new "Deep Research" feature autonomously plans and executes multi-step tasks, providing detailed summaries and ...
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OpenAI Fights Back Against DeepSeek AI With Early o3-Mini Launch—Here's How It Compares
The release of OpenAI's o3-mini comes as DeepSeek's ultra-efficient R1 model sparked a trillion-dollar tech selloff and ...
OpenAI o3-mini vs DeepSeek R1 : Performance Comparison and First Impressions
This performance comparison of OpenAI o3-mini vs DeepSeek R1 compares coding, reasoning, token output, and cost to find the ...
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DeepSeek's R1 curiously tells El Reg reader: 'My guidelines are set by OpenAI'
Despite impressive benchmarks, the Chinese-made LLM is not without some interesting issues Updated  DeepSeek's open source ...
OpenAI’s o3-Mini Is a Leaner AI Model That Keeps Pace With DeepSeek
On the heels of DeepSeek R1, the latest model from OpenAI promises more advanced capabilities at a cheaper price.
DeepSeek's breakthrough emboldens open-source AI models like Meta's Llama
DeepSeek's success represents a victory for open-source artificial intelligence models such as Meta's Llama, industry experts ...