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Microsoft investigating whether DeepSeek illegally used OpenAI's training data for their own model
OpenAI's API is the primary way that businesses and developers access its services. Microsoft’s security team had flagged suspicious activity last fall, regarding OpenAI's services and the use of its API by certain entities
Just days after DeepSeek, another Chinese AI company Moonshot launches model Kimi k1.5 that outshines OpenAI
Moonshot's Kimi k1.5 is a multimodal AI model that integrates visual, text, and code inputs to solve complex problems. It has surpassed some of OpenAI's models by up to 550% on some benchmarks, particularly in areas like problem-solving and reasoning
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for US govt agencies amid threat from Chinese AI companies
At a time when competition in the AI landscape is intensifying, particularly with the rise of DeepSeek—a low-cost Chinese AI startup—OpenAI's move to launch ChatGPT Gov is seen as a strategic response
US to ban DeepSeek? Trump White House to investigate if AI model's risk to national security
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the National Security Council (NSC) is investigating the situation with DeepSeek as officials are worried about DeepSeek’s rise and its impact on the balance of power in the AI race between the US and China
UK & Australian government officials, AI experts urge users to be cautious of DeepSeek
Experts, including UK and Australian officials, are urging caution when considering DeepSeek's use, highlighting the need for a careful approach when interacting with this new AI tool
Union Budget 2025: India’s EV sector asks for a level-playing field
With ambitious goals like achieving 30% EV penetration by 2030, the challenges of affordability, infrastructure gaps, and dependency on imports remain significant. Industry leaders are urging the government to address these issues through strategic measures in the upcoming budget
Data Privacy Day: 10 security and privacy features you need to enable on Apple devices right now
As threats to privacy grow, it's essential for users to stay informed about the tools available to protect their data. For its customers user, Apple offers a suite of privacy features built into its devices
Nothing Co. to launch Nothing Phone 3 and possibly other devices in March 2025, teases upcoming phone
The teaser video shared by Nothing on social media gives a brief look at the device’s rear camera and distinctive Glyph interface, similar to the company’s previous smartphone models
Google Maps to soon rename Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’, following Trump's cue
In a statement, Google confirmed that it follows government-approved name changes, applying them once they are reflected in official sources like the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Google’s updates will soon show the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for US users
Apple rolls out iOS 18.3 for everyone, Indian users still don't get Apple Intelligence
Indian users will have to wait until at least April 2025 to access the highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features. While these features were announced in June 2024 and officially released a couple of months after the launch of the iPhone 16 series, they are not yet available in India
DeepSeek’s meteoric rise could be short-lived because of China’s data policies, history of lies
DeepSeek could face hurdles that might stifle its growth, particularly due to China’s data policies and Chinese startups' history of misleading consumers and at times entire countries about the true nature of their tech products
DeepSeek's AI app is sending user data, chats, all uploaded files to servers in China
DeepSeek’s privacy policy is clear: the data it collects, including conversations, search history, and any uploaded files, is stored in China. While users can delete their chat history through the app’s settings, many are concerned about the scope of data that is automatically collected
Donald Trump's surprising take on DeepSeek, 'wake-up call’ comment shows his softening stance on China
Trump acknowledged that DeepSeek’s AI model was not only faster but also much cheaper than its US counterparts, which he believes could be a good thing for America. He noted that this cost-effective innovation could be seen as a “positive” development
China’s DeepSeek wipes off over $1 trillion in US stocks, sends Microsoft, NVIDIA & Google crashing
In the aftermath of DeepSeek's meteoric rise, Apple surpassed NVIDIA to become the most valuable company in the US, and other tech giants like Google and Microsoft also saw significant losses
Astell&Kern AK UW100MKII TWS Earphones Review: For the purists on a budget
If detailed and close to neutral sound is all you care about, these Astell&Kern earbuds are easily the best you can get under Rs 5,000 in India
Google rolls out Android 16’s first public beta, launches dynamic notifications, AI assistants, foldable optimisations
The public beta introduces several notable features that will change the way users interact with Android. Live Updates, a feature similar to Apple’s Live Activities, allow users to track real-time activities like ride-sharing, food deliveries, and navigation directly from their notifications
Elon Musk's DOGE plans to use blockchain in US govt's dealing to increase efficiency
One major hurdle in using blockchain for government operations is governance. Public blockchains, such as those used by Bitcoin and Solana, are decentralised and operate without a central authority. This could create difficulties for governments that need control over their data
Electricity demand from AI companies to push power demand up by 38% on US power grids
The surge in demand is largely driven by the increasing number and size of data centres powering AI technologies. These facilities, which are crucial to the AI boom, are set to consume massive amounts of energy—enough to power entire cities
Used iPhones preloaded with TikTok fetching as high as $50,000 on eBay, app still missing from app stores
While TikTok is still functional for users who had it installed before the ban, those who deleted it can no longer re-download the app. Sellers are capitalising on this by listing phones with the app preinstalled, with some sellers charging as much as $50,000 for an iPhone with the app
Trump to decide TikTok's future in 30 days, discussing platform's sale with several parties
The Trump administration is reportedly working on a plan that involves Oracle, and a group of investors taking control of TikTok’s operations. ByteDance would retain a stake, but Oracle would oversee key elements like data collection and software updates
China's ChatGPT-killer DeepSeek has OpenAI, Microsoft, Meta and Google worried
DeepSeek’s real achievement lies in its ability to develop a cutting-edge AI model while spending a fraction of what its US counterparts have. OpenAI’s development of GPT-4 cost upwards of $100 million, yet DeepSeek claims it spent just $5.6 million to bring DeepSeek-V3 to life
How Donald Trump's Stargate project has divided AI leaders over safety
Donald Trump’s Stargate Project has ignited debates among AI leaders, dividing opinions on artificial intelligence safety and governance. Learn how this initiative impacts AI ethics and regulations
Apple Intelligence a big hit, 68 per cent of all iPhones running on iOS 18 claims Apple
While the uptick in iOS adoption rates seems modest, it’s possible that Apple Intelligence, the company’s new suite of generative AI features, is helping to bring in more users
Apple is investing a ton of resources on AirPods with cameras because of its mixed reality ventures
The idea of adding cameras to AirPods isn’t new. Earlier reports mentioned infrared camera modules being used. This opens the door for AirPods to become more than just audio devices and act as a bridge to other products like smart glasses and Vision Pro
How hackers are using GenAI to launch more frequent and effective attacks
The rise of GenAI in both defence and attack is causing a significant shift in the cyber landscape. More than half of security experts (52 per cent) say they’re using AI to tackle cyber threats, but it’s clear that the technology is being exploited on both sides
Google celebrates India's 76th Republic Day with a wildlife parade doodle
According to the popular search engine, the colourful art was designed by Pune-based artist Rohan Dahotre. The doodle features a series of animals which represents different regions of India, representing a 'wildlife parade'
Realme 14 Pro and 14 Pro+ Review: Style meets substance
Does the Realme 14 Pro series warrant to be your next smartphone? And more importantly, if you were to go for the 14 Pro series, which one should you go for, the Realme 14 Pro, or the Realme 14 Pro+? We find out
LinkedIn sued for revealing users' personal information to companies to train AI models
The lawsuit was filed in San Jose, California, and accuses LinkedIn of secretly updating its privacy policy to allow the use of user data, including personal messages, to train AI models
Engineers working on ways to make oxygen out of Moon's crust, extract other valuable materials
Engineers from Sierra Space, a private company, have developed a machine designed to extract oxygen from lunar soil, also known as regolith. The machine heats up the regolith to extreme temperatures, causing oxygen molecules to bubble out
Trump to fast-track power-plant applications from AI companies for their data centres
Trump’s plan involves using a national energy emergency declaration to push through the construction of power plants directly serving AI data centres. This would cut down on the long wait times for building new power plants, allowing AI companies to quickly ramp up their operations