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Everyone should get an AI tutor right away, says NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang
According to Huang, AI-powered tutors can provide accessible learning across a wide range of subjects, catering to individual learning styles and needs. Huang, who himself uses AI in his day-to-day work, pointed out that the knowledge barriers in various fields have been significantly reduced
Taiwan’s government to help major tech companies like Foxconn to deal with Trump's tariffs
Many Taiwanese firms, including Foxconn, have manufacturing plants in Mexico, helping to meet the growing demand in the US market while avoiding costly tariffs. Foxconn, for example, is in the process of building the world’s largest server assembly site in Mexico
OpenAI launches o3-Mini model for free in response to DeepSeek's R1
OpenAI first teased the model in December, and it officially became available on January 31. It is accessible to all ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro users. Those using the free version of ChatGPT will also have the chance to explore the model, though with limited number of queries
DeepSeek's models 100% more susceptible to manipulation than US-made AI models, finds research
China-based AI startup DeepSeek which has seen growing interest in the US, now faces increased scrutiny due to potential security flaws in its systems. Researchers have pointed out that these models could be more susceptible to manipulation than US-made counterparts
OpenAI launches new ChatGPT agent with 'deep research skills'
Unlike the usual quick answers ChatGPT provides, deep research is tailored for users who need more than a simple summary. OpenAI sees the feature being ideal for those who require extensive research across multiple websites and sources
UK becomes first country in the world to criminalise AI child abuse tools
It will also be illegal to possess AI "paedophile manuals" which teach people how to use AI to sexually abuse children, punishable by up to three years in prison
OpenAI to work with Los Alamos, other US national laboratories to make nuclear weapons ‘safer’
In partnership with Microsoft, OpenAI will deploy its o1 model—or a variant of it—on the Los Alamos National Laboratory’s newly launched Venado supercomputer, powered by NVIDIA’s Grace Hopper architecture
US Pentagon blocks DeepSeek AI after employees found connecting to Chinese servers
American military personnel began downloading earlier versions of DeepSeek’s code to their workstations in the autumn of 2024, without initially realizing the connection to Chinese servers.
US lawmakers urge Trump to push for new curbs on NVIDIA's AI chips after DeepSeek fiasco
DeepSeek’s latest AI model potentially benefiting from NVIDIA’s H20 chips, which are designed to comply with current US export rules unless lawmakers are now urging the Trump administration to revisit these controls
‘Crisis or catalyst?’: Economic Survey calls for analysing AI impact on workforce ‘very seriously’
In the survey, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran and his team emphasised how the perception of AI has changed dramatically in recent years
Did DeepSeek illegally import NVIDIA AI chips through Singapore? US officials to investigate
Several experts, including Elon Musk and Howard Lutnick, nominated to head the US Commerce Department, recently suggested that DeepSeek had found ways to avoid US sanctions. Analysts suspect that DeepSeek got their hands on the sanctioned GPUs through Singapore
Union Budget 2025: India’s tech sector is all charged up for an AI-led digital revolution
As India works to solidify its standing as a global tech powerhouse, industry leaders expect that the budget will introduce policy measures aimed at fostering innovation, enhancing infrastructure, and promoting financial and digital inclusion
‘Aim to make India a global innovation powerhouse:’ President Murmu, while lauding IndiaAI mission
In her speech, President Murmu outlined the government's goal to transform the country into a "global innovation powerhouse." A key part of this vision is the IndiaAI Mission, aimed at enhancing India's role in the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence
Lack of Apple Intelligence hurting iPhone sales in markets where it is already struggling
For the iPhone 16, Apple Intelligence improves user experience in ways that aren’t always visible but make a big difference. The phone’s new hardware, including enhanced cameras and longer battery life, is further optimised by AI
Apple ‘particularly keen’ on India, Cook confirms Apple Intelligence to be available to Indian users in April
India has long been a crucial market for Apple, and the company is increasingly doubling down on its efforts there. Cook mentioned that India had set a record for the December quarter, with the iPhone being the top-selling model in the country
Apple sees record quarterly earnings despite sluggish iPhone sales, services keep numbers high
As usual, the holiday season and iPhone launches played a pivotal role in driving these strong numbers. In the first quarter, iPhone revenue stood at $69.1 billion, a slight dip from $69.7 billion in Q1 2024. Overall, Apple's revenue went to $124.3 billion from $119.58 billion this quarter
Mark Zuckerberg to invest over $65 billion as CAPEX for AI infrastructure, data centres in 2025
In a recent post, Zuckerberh outlined how Meta plans to build a 2GW+ data centre. Zuckerberg also mentioned that by the end of 2025, Meta will have more than 1.3 million GPUs online, further powering its AI operations
Tesla to launch its self-driving robotaxi service in Austin in June, confirms Elon Musk
Musk first mentioned the robotaxi service idea in October, introducing Tesla’s Cybercab prototype—an autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals. The plan was initially set for a 2025 launch in Texas and California, using Model Y SUVs and Model 3 sedans
Now, Alibaba claims its AI model has beaten OpenAI, DeepSeek, second Chinese AI model in a week to do so
China’s growing influence in AI is evident as companies like DeepSeek, Alibaba, and Moonshot AI are challenging the traditional dominance of US tech giants
DeepSeek accidentally leaked software keys, chat logs of several users on the open internet
A report from New York-based cybersecurity firm Wiz revealed that scans of DeepSeek's infrastructure uncovered unsecured data, including digital software keys and chat logs containing user prompts sent to its AI assistant.
Elon Musk not impressed by DeepSeek's claims, doubts startup’s claims about hardware resources
While many in the industry have celebrated DeepSeek's ability to deliver impressive AI performance at a fraction of the cost of US giants like OpenAI, Musk remains unconvinced. One of Musk's key criticisms revolves around DeepSeek's reported GPU usage.
OpenAI says DeepSeek stole ChatGPT data sets to train its AI Model, claims to have 'solid evidence'
OpenAI has claimed it found evidence suggesting that DeepSeek used distillation, a technique that extracts data from larger models to train smaller ones. OpenAI’s GPT-4 model, which cost over $100 million to train, is an example of a large and complex AI system
Microsoft reports 10% quarterly profit growth, investors dismayed by AI performance, left wanting for more
Despite the overall positive results, Microsoft’s shares dropped by 5 per cent in after-hours trading on Wednesday. The decline came after a broader sell-off in tech stocks, spurred by growing concerns about the rise of Chinese startup DeepSeek and its newly launched AI model
India to launch its own foundational AI model in few months, over 18000 GPUs deployed: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Minister Vaishnaw also revealed that 18,693 graphics processing units (GPUs) have been empanelled under a common computing facility to help build the necessary infrastructure for AI development
Italian data protection watchdog goes after DeepSeek, seeks detailed info on personal data collection
In an official statement, Italian Data Protection Authority, Garante, revealed that it has reached out to both DeepSeek's offices in Hangzhou and Beijing to understand what personal data its chatbot collects, the purposes for which this data is used, and where it is stored
Anthropic CEO doubts DeepSeek's efficiency claims, says US needs to limit China’s access to all AI chips
While DeepSeek’s rise has stirred interest in the tech industry, Anthropic's CEO Amodei believes the advantages it claims over US AI companies are exaggerated and short-lived. He argues that the costs of DeepSeek's AI model are likely higher than reported
US Navy bars its sailors from using DeepSeek’s AI model
DeepSeek's swift rise has raised alarms. The US Navy’s decision reflects growing concerns within the US about the security risks posed by the model, especially considering the backdrop of ongoing geopolitical tensions with China
Google to step up cyber defences after employee faced a devastating phishing attack
The phishing attempt was particularly convincing, as the scammer used a genuine Google phone number and a well-crafted email to trick the victim. The email appeared official, coming from a valid Google domain, ‘workspace-noreply@google.com’
Why Trump's tariff wars may hurt Apple & TSMC's partnership
Although Trump’s tariff plans have targeted several industries, his focus on semiconductors is particularly concerning for Apple. Trump has long pushed for reshoring manufacturing to the US, and his latest comments indicate that he plans to achieve this through tariffs rather than incentives
The DeepSeek Effect? Sam Altman vows OpenAI to fast track development of ‘better models,’ launch them soon
Sam Altman acknowledged DeepSeek’s impressive performance, stating on X (formerly Twitter) that the competition is “invigorating.” However, he emphasized that OpenAI is focused on delivering "much better models" and that computing power will be even more critical moving forward