when did deepseek r1 come out

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, unveiled its innovative AI model, DeepSeek R1, on January 20, 2025. This model has garnered significant attention for its advanced reasoning capabilities, rivaling established models like OpenAI’s o1. Notably, DeepSeek R1 is designed to be more energy- and cost-efficient, addressing the industry’s growing demand…