# deepseek-r1

Since October 22, 2026, Together AI answers calls to the model deepseek-r1 from a newer version.

On October 22, 2026, Together AI will retire model deepseek-r1. Calls targeting this model will not fail, but will be redirected to a newer model instead.

- API: Together AI (api.together.xyz)
- Model: deepseek-r1
- Kind: Model retirement
- Takes effect: October 22, 2026
- Calls after that day: answered by a newer version
- Calls it hits: `model deepseek-r1`
- Source: [Deprecations page](https://docs.together.ai/docs/deprecations)
- Page: https://www.okapi.bot/models/together-ai/deepseek-r1/

## What to use instead

Move to DeepSeek-R1-0528, which is recommended by Together AI.