DeepSeek R1, an open-source AI model, is gaining attention for its capability to run locally on personal computers. Users have shared experiences highlighting its ease of setup and use, with one user stating that it can run at a speed of 60 tokens per second. Guides for testing and evaluating the model locally using simple Python code have been made available. Despite the positive feedback, some users have expressed concerns about its performance, with comments indicating that it does not work well for everyone. The model can be operated through platforms like Ollama, and it is noted that running a smaller version of DeepSeek R1 is also possible without extensive hardware investment.