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Deepseek

AI Conversational Model LLM Multipurpose

About

An open-source LLM , with Mixture-of-Experts design, reasoning, coding, long-context support, and agent features.

Interaction Mode

Synchronous

Free Usage Tier

Free for HKU Staff and Students

Pros

- LLM services centrally supported by HKU
- Unlimited requests per day for staff

Cons

- Up to 500,000 tokens a month for students

Remark

- Services can also be accessed through POE

Last Updated: 2026-02-09

Latest Use Cases

Teaching and Learning Application

Creating Smarter Course Reading Lists with ReadingList@HKUL and the Al Syllabus Assistant

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AI Ethics Assessment Challenges Teaching and Learning Application

AI-mediated academic practice: Implications for academic integrity policies

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Assessment Challenges

Strategic Decision-Making in Human-AI Workflow: Enhancing Online Course Design

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Assessment Challenges

Assessment re-design in the context of AI: Flexible, authentic and meaningful assessment

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