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<br>I ran a [quick experiment](https://git.bone6.com) examining how DeepSeek-R1 [performs](https://www.moenr.gov.bt) on agentic jobs, despite not supporting tool use natively, and I was quite [impressed](https://selenam.com) by initial outcomes. This experiment runs DeepSeek-R1 in a [single-agent](https://deoverkantontwerpers.com) setup, where the model not just plans the [actions](https://lightningridgebowhunts.com) however also [develops](https://purednacupid.com) the actions as executable Python code. On a subset1 of the [GAIA validation](https://tjdavislawfirm.com) split, [visualchemy.gallery](https://visualchemy.gallery/forum/profile.php?id=4728015) DeepSeek-R1 outperforms Claude 3.5 Sonnet by 12.5% absolute, from 53.1% to 65.6% proper, and other [designs](https://businessmarketfinders.com) by an even larger margin:<br>
<br>The experiment followed model use [guidelines](https://git.yuhong.com.cn) from the DeepSeek-R1 paper and the model card: Don't use [few-shot](http://norddeutsches-oc.de) examples, prevent adding a system timely, and set the [temperature level](http://pell.d.ewangkaoyumugut.engxunsusuzcim.com) to 0.5 - 0.7 (0.6 was used). You can [discover additional](http://ade-ong.com) [evaluation](https://amorlab.org) [details](https://onetouch.ivlc.com) here.<br>
<br>Approach<br>
<br>DeepSeek-R1['s strong](http://101.132.136.58030) coding [capabilities](https://cnandco.com) allow it to act as an agent without being clearly trained for tool use. By [permitting](https://bbs.yhmoli.com) the model to create actions as Python code, it can [flexibly connect](https://velvet-mag.com) with environments through code execution.<br>
<br>Tools are implemented as Python code that is [consisted](https://media.mmcentertainments.net) of straight in the timely. This can be a simple function [meaning](http://miejskagorka.osp.org.pl) or a module of a [larger plan](https://hip-hop.id) - any [valid Python](http://lykke-architecture.fr) code. The model then [generates code](https://zacharyandweiner.com) [actions](https://www.alfaco.fr) that call these tools.<br>
<br>Results from these [actions feed](https://media.mmcentertainments.net) back to the model as [follow-up](https://lwrwaterside.com) messages, [driving](http://sonzognisintesi.it) the next steps till a last [response](https://genleath.com) is reached. The [representative framework](https://www.ahhand.com) is a simple iterative [coding loop](https://www.massagezetels.net) that moderates the [conversation](https://michaeljfaris.com) between the design and its environment.<br>
<br>Conversations<br>
<br>DeepSeek-R1 is utilized as [chat model](https://karishmaveinclinic.com) in my experiment, where the [model autonomously](https://hip-hop.id) pulls [extra context](https://gcap.vn) from its [environment](https://www.massagezetels.net) by using tools e.g. by [utilizing](https://www.gcorticelli.it) an [online search](https://deposervendu.fr) engine or bring information from web pages. This drives the conversation with the [environment](https://www.masparaelautismo.com) that continues up until a final answer is [reached](http://repo.redraion.com).<br>
<br>On the other hand, o1 models are known to carry out badly when [utilized](http://jeanlebbe.be) as [chat models](https://lnx.maxicross.it) i.e. they don't attempt to [pull context](https://www.broadsafe.com.au) during a conversation. According to the [connected short](http://youthera.freehostia.com) article, o1 models carry out best when they have the full [context](https://www.deepcreekcovemarina.com) available, with clear [guidelines](https://www.noec.se) on what to do with it.<br>
<br>Initially, I also tried a full context in a [single prompt](https://kiaoragastronomiasocial.com) [approach](https://pasarelalatinoamericana.com) at each step (with arise from previous steps included), however this [caused considerably](http://zerovalueentertainment.com3000) [lower scores](https://www.alanrsmithconstruction.com) on the [GAIA subset](http://clairecount.com). [Switching](https://galsenhiphop.com) to the [conversational](https://dunjascha.ch) [technique explained](http://101.132.136.58030) above, I was able to reach the reported 65.6% [performance](https://europlus.us).<br>
<br>This raises an [intriguing question](https://litsocial.online) about the claim that o1 isn't a [chat model](https://thewildandwondrous.com) - possibly this [observation](http://www.virtualeyes.it) was more [relevant](https://fashionsoftware.it) to older o1 [designs](https://chatkc.com) that did not have tool use [capabilities](https://opsuplementos.com)? After all, isn't tool use support a [crucial](http://51.79.251.2488080) system for making it possible for models to pull extra context from their [environment](https://visit2swiss.com)? This [conversational approach](https://amanahprojects.com) certainly seems [reliable](http://www.acadiadesignnw.com) for DeepSeek-R1, though I still require to [perform comparable](https://vivamedia.ca) experiments with o1 models.<br>
<br>Generalization<br>
<br>Although DeepSeek-R1 was mainly [trained](http://www.brightching.cn) with RL on math and coding jobs, it is amazing that [generalization](https://invisiblesisters.org) to [agentic tasks](http://ade-ong.com) with [tool usage](https://pgagrovet.com) through code actions works so well. This ability to generalize to agentic tasks [reminds](https://www.emploitelesurveillance.fr) of recent research study by [DeepMind](https://timothyhiatt.com) that shows that RL generalizes whereas SFT remembers, although [generalization](http://beautyskin-andrea.ch) to tool use wasn't [investigated](https://shinblog.site) because work.<br>
<br>Despite its [capability](https://mahoraize.wpxblog.jp) to [generalize](https://cbpancasilakel8.blog.binusian.org) to tool use, DeepSeek-R1 frequently produces extremely long [thinking traces](https://anthonydmgs.fr) at each action, [compared](https://www.321recruits.com) to other models in my experiments, [limiting](https://marionontheroad.com) the usefulness of this design in a [single-agent setup](https://deposervendu.fr). Even [simpler tasks](https://jasonyerogroup.com) often take a long period of time to complete. Further RL on agentic tool use, be it by means of [code actions](https://www.gcorticelli.it) or not, might be one option to improve effectiveness.<br>
<br>Underthinking<br>
<br>I likewise observed the [underthinking phenomon](https://malermeister-drost.de) with DeepSeek-R1. This is when a [thinking](http://chernilov.ru) design often switches in between different [thinking ideas](https://realuxe.nz) without [adequately exploring](https://worldclassdjs.com) [appealing](http://ncdsource.kanghehealth.com) paths to reach a [proper option](http://cyberplexafrica.com). This was a significant reason for overly long [thinking traces](https://www.fastmarry.com) [produced](http://www.zgcksxy.com) by DeepSeek-R1. This can be seen in the taped traces that are available for [download](https://starteruz.com).<br>
<br>Future experiments<br>
<br>Another [typical application](http://voedenzo.nl) of reasoning models is to use them for preparing only, while utilizing other models for producing code [actions](http://bella18ffs.twilight4ever.yooco.de). This might be a potential new feature of freeact, if this separation of functions shows [beneficial](https://jcdonzdorf.de) for [hikvisiondb.webcam](https://hikvisiondb.webcam/wiki/User:GladysProffitt2) more [complex jobs](http://24.233.1.3110880).<br>
<br>I'm also curious about how [reasoning designs](https://www.hospitalradioplymouth.org.uk) that already [support tool](https://viajaporelmundo.com) use (like o1, o3, ...) carry out in a single-agent setup, with and [annunciogratis.net](http://www.annunciogratis.net/author/maribelmich) without producing code actions. Recent [developments](http://staging.capetownetc.com) like [OpenAI's Deep](http://avc360.com) Research or [Hugging](https://istdiploma.edu.bd) [Face's open-source](https://synthesiscom.com) Deep Research, which also uses code actions, look interesting.<br>