Microsoft Cloud is now hosting DeepSeek AI model, even though its suspect of illegal data abuse

Microsoft hosts DeepSeek AI, under scrutiny for data abuse allegations.

: Microsoft began hosting DeepSeek R1 AI on Azure despite allegations of illegal data usage. OpenAI accuses DeepSeek of using ChatGPT outputs in development. Microsoft investigates amidst concerns over data distillation practices. Industry faces scrutiny over copyright implications and data ownership ethics.

Microsoft is hosting the DeepSeek R1 AI model on its Azure cloud service, raising concerns due to allegations of illegal data use. OpenAI has accused DeepSeek of using its ChatGPT outputs for training, prompting Microsoft to investigate the claims, which include using data via OpenAI's API.

DeepSeek claims their model equals OpenAI's o1 performance at a much lower cost, leading to significant impacts on related tech companies. Despite criticisms, OpenAI, with CEO Sam Altman, acknowledges DeepSeek as legitimate competition, hinting at releasing newer models to stay ahead.

The AI industry faces complex questions of data ownership and copyright, often bending rules in its favor. This scenario is highlighted by previous controversies, such as a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft by The New York Times over data use practices, and broader issues of legal regulation in AI development.

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