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I've tested all of the following models locally

the 70b distill (you mentioned) is censored
the 32b distill is censored
the 14b distill is censored
the 8b distill is **not** censored (output attached)
the 1.5b and 7b distills are not censored, but doesn't appear to know what "tank man" means.
Deepseek-r1:8b is asked "who is tank man?", and responds <think> </think> "The Tank Man" refers to a term associated with the iconic image of a man standing in front of a column of tanks on Tiananmen Square in Beijing during the Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989. The exact identity of this individual, often referred to as "Tank Man," remains unknown. However, the image has become a powerful symbol of resistance and defiance against oppressive regimes and authoritarian rule. The specific circumstances surrounding Tank Man are not well-documented due to the Chinese government's suppression of information about the events of June 4, 1989. The tanks were part of a military deployment to suppress the pro-democracy protests that had been taking place in Beijing. The man, seen standing in front of the tanks, is believed to have attempted to stop the tanks from advancing, though his ultimate fate remains unclear. The image has been widely used in global contexts as a representation of courage and solidarity against repression. However, it is important to approach this topic with sensitivity, recognizing the political sensitivities involved and the potential for censorship regarding this historical event in China.
January 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
That isn't the model people mean when they talk about "Deepseek R1". Instead, it is the 671B MoE model. Querying "tank man" to it using a non-Chinese provider gives me something that seems reasonable
Deepseek R1 is asked "Who is tank man", and responds " "Tank Man" refers to an anonymous Chinese man who became an international symbol of peaceful resistance following the Chinese government's crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on June 4, 1989. The man gained prominence due to a series of photographs and video footage that showed him standing in front of a column of Type 59 main battle tanks leaving the square, effectively blocking their path. The image of "Tank Man" has become one of the most iconic representations of defiance against authoritarianism. The Chinese government has heavily censored information about the Tiananmen Square protests and their suppression, and public discussion of the events remains highly sensitive and restricted in mainland China. The identity of "Tank Man" remains unknown, and his fate after the incident is not publicly documented. "
January 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM