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China deploys DeepSeek to build warplanes: Report
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3m ago
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China is deploying its AI model DeepSeek to develop advanced warplanes, per the South China Morning Post. Lead designer Wang Yongqing of Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute confirmed the use of AI in tackling complex engineering problems for aircraft like the J-15 Flying Shark and J-35 stealth fighter. This move aligns with China’s efforts to reduce reliance on foreign AI amid US tech tensions. DeepSeek is also preparing to launch an upgraded, cost-effective successor model.
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DeepSeek 'China-controlled', can be used to cause harm: OpenAI
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4m ago
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OpenAI, in a policy proposal, called Chinese AI startup DeepSeek "state-controlled" and "state-subsidised". It further stated that China could compel DeepSeek to manipulate its models to cause harm. The proposal, made under US President Donald Trump's 'AI Action Plan' initiative, also called for a ban on China-made AI models "that violate user privacy and create security risks".
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India Produces Only 3% AI Infrastructure & Foundational Start-Ups, Says Report
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5m ago
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India accounts for only 3% of global early-stage AI infrastructure and foundational start-ups, but AI application-focused startups are on the rise, capturing a 65% market share, according to a Sense AI Ventures report. Bengaluru leads in AI funding within India. The success of low-cost developments like DeepSeek has motivated Indian startups to build large language models (LLMs) more affordably, potentially increasing their numbers by the year's end.
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German data protection official wants Apple, Google to remove DeepSeek from the country's app stores | TechCrunch
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1m ago
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A German data protection official reported the AI app DeepSeek to Apple and Google for illegal data transfers to China, urging removal from app stores. The app failed to show compliance with EU data protection laws, risking personal data access by Chinese authorities. Previously banned by Italy, DeepSeek’s operations and data storage are based in China. Apple and Google must decide on app removal, as DeepSeek ignored compliance requests.
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No plans to sue China's DeepSeek: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
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6m ago
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the ChatGPT maker has "no plans to sue" Chinese rival DeepSeek. "We are going to...continue to build great products and lead the world with model capability, and I think that will work out fine," he added. OpenAI recently claimed DeepSeek used OpenAI's proprietary models to train its model.
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Microsoft probes if DeepSeek-linked group took OpenAI data: Report
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6m ago
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Microsoft and OpenAI are probing whether a group linked to Chinese startup DeepSeek obtained ChatGPT maker's data illegally, Bloomberg reported. Microsoft, which is a major investor in OpenAI, reportedly found the group exfiltrated a large amount of data using OpenAI's API in the fall. OpenAI has claimed that DeepSeek used its AI models to build a rival model.
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DeepSeek narrowed China-US AI gap to 3 months: 01.AI CEO
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4m ago
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Chinese AI startup 01.AI CEO Lee Kai-fu said companies like DeepSeek have narrowed China's AI development gap with the US to three months in some areas. "Previously I think it was a six to nine-month gap and behind in everything," he stated. China-based DeepSeek launched an AI model in January, which it claimed was built for less than $6 million.
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AI spy! India keeps vigil as privacy fears run deep
Economic Times
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6m ago
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The Indian government is closely monitoring the surge of Chinese AI model DeepSeek amid data safety and sovereignty concerns. DeepSeek, topping app charts, has prompted scrutiny due to its China-based data storage policy. With India having banned apps like TikTok over espionage worries previously, officials are ready to act under IT rules if misuse is detected. Globally, concerns grow with countries like the U.S. and Italy investigating its national security implications.
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DeepSeek claims its 'reasoning' model beats OpenAI's o1 on certain benchmarks | TechCrunch
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6m ago
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DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab, has unveiled DeepSeek-R1, claiming it performs comparably to OpenAI’s o1 on benchmarks like AIME and SWE-bench Verified. Released on Hugging Face under MIT license, R1 is commercially usable with 671 billion parameters, offering more reliable reasoning in fields like physics and math. Distilled versions are also available. However, R1 faces content restrictions by China's regulator. This release coincides with potential tighter U.S. export rules for AI technology to China.
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Australia bans DeepSeek AI program on government devices
Economic Times
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6m ago
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Australia has banned DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot, from government devices due to security and privacy risks highlighted by security agencies. Concerns focus on potential malware threats and insufficient data privacy. Following a directive from the Home Affairs department, all governmental use of DeepSeek must cease immediately. This move follows similar actions globally and echoes past Australian bans on TikTok and Huawei due to security concerns, against the backdrop of tech and trade tensions with China.
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DeepSeek's answers include Chinese propaganda, researchers say
Economic Times
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6m ago
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DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot, reflects the Chinese Communist Party's views, according to researchers. It spreads propaganda and misinformation, particularly on sensitive topics like Taiwan and the Uyghur repression in Xinjiang. NewsGuard's report labels DeepSeek a "disinformation machine," noting that it often presents China's perspective. DeepSeek's responses generally align with the Chinese government's official stance, raising concerns about China's influence in global public opinion through new tech, paralleling concerns with TikTok.
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