Use DeepSeek Without Limits: 2 Apps Bypassed Chinese Servers

DeepSeek AI is making waves with its new AI models that rival industry leaders like OpenAI 4o . However using DeepSeek's native platform means your data goes through Chinese servers, raising privacy and censorship concerns.

The good news? Two platforms now offer safer ways to access DeepSeek's R1 model:

1. Perplexity: Offers 3 free queries per day, or unlimited access for $20/month. They host R1 on US/EU servers and claim to have removed censorship (though some sensitive topics like Tiananmen Square still appear restricted).
2. You.com: Provides access to both R1 and V3 models through their $15/month Pro plan. They host the models in the US and offer interesting features like web source integration that seems to help bypass some political biases.

The key takeaway is that users can now experiment with DeepSeek's powerful AI while keeping their data on Western servers, though some Chinese government-mandated restrictions appear to remain embedded in the model's training.