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Finance Ministry bans use of ChatGPT, DeepSeek for official purposes. Here’s why

Livemint

Livemint · 7m ago

Finance Ministry bans use of ChatGPT, DeepSeek for official purposes. Here’s why

The Indian Finance Ministry has advised employees against using AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek for official work due to confidentiality risks concerning government data. This advisory aligns with global concerns about AI privacy, as seen with DeepSeek's scrutiny and bans elsewhere, including Italy. Meanwhile, India plans to develop competitive AI models to join the global AI race. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's visit coincides with these developments, highlighting India's focus on AI innovation and data privacy solutions.

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DeepSeek gets the TikTok treatment.

The Verge

The Verge · 7m ago

DeepSeek gets the TikTok treatment.

A new bipartisan bill aims to ban the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek from US government devices to protect sensitive information. This proposed legislation mirrors past actions against TikTok and follows similar bans enacted in Australia, Italy, and South Korea. Texas, the US Navy, and NASA have also blocked the app. The initiative reflects growing concerns over potential data security threats posed by foreign apps on official equipment.

Australia bans DeepSeek AI program on government devices

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Australia bans DeepSeek AI program on government devices

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.

Explainer-What is DeepSeek and why is it disrupting the AI sector?

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Explainer-What is DeepSeek and why is it disrupting the AI sector?

Chinese startup DeepSeek has launched AI models reportedly rivaling top U.S. counterparts at lower costs, challenging the tech industry's status quo. Using less than $6 million in computing power, DeepSeek's AI models are gaining global attention and outperforming OpenAI's ChatGPT on Apple's App Store. Despite skepticism regarding chip use and training costs, DeepSeek's advancements are significant, highlighting China's AI progress and aligning with Beijing's strategic self-sufficiency goals.

Distributors’ Body Flags Use Of Private Vehicles By Ecommerce, Quick Commerce Players

Inc42 · 11m ago

Distributors’ Body Flags Use Of Private Vehicles By Ecommerce, Quick Commerce Players

- AICPDF requests an inquiry into the use of private vehicles for commercial deliveries by companies - The Federation expresses concern over safety issues related to the use of private vehicles for commercial purposes - A complaint has been lodged with the road transport ministry by AICPDF - AICPDF has also written to the health ministry regarding the use of private vehicles by companies for commercial deliveries - The Federation previously approached the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for an investigation into the rapid expansion of quick commerce

'DeepSeek shows there is still room for better AI maths'

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

'DeepSeek shows there is still room for better AI maths'

China's development of DeepSeek responds to U.S. sanctions on AI chip supplies, challenging OpenAI's dominance. Darshan Hiranandani highlighted that sensible resource allocation with DeepSeek can serve ten times more users than ChatGPT with the same hardware, emphasizing the potential for superior AI mathematics. India's AI scalability and energy sustainability were also noted. Yotta Data Services plans to launch a ChatGPT-like app using DeepSeek, offering cost-effective AI solutions to billions of users.

DeepSeek: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot app | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 3m ago

DeepSeek: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot app | TechCrunch

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab backed by High-Flyer Capital Management, gained global attention when its chatbot app topped Apple and Google Play charts. Known for its compute-efficient AI models, DeepSeek challenges the U.S. in the AI race. The company's model releases, including DeepSeek-V3 and R1, have been notable for cost competitiveness and performance. However, questions about state influence and data security have led to bans on government devices in several regions, raising concerns about foreign impact.

Sundar Pichai says DeepSeek is doing ‘very good work’, explains why Gemini has the edge

Livemint

Livemint · 7m ago

Sundar Pichai says DeepSeek is doing ‘very good work’, explains why Gemini has the edge

Google CEO Sundar Pichai praised Chinese AI startup DeepSeek for its impressive work but emphasized that Google’s AI models, like Gemini, are competitive in cost efficiency. Speaking during Alphabet's earnings call, Pichai highlighted the decreasing costs of AI, enabling more use cases. He also compared Google's models favorably against DeepSeek's, based on Pareto frontier efficiency. DeepSeek gained attention with cost-effective AI models (V3 and R1) using older technology, challenging current industry standards.

Sweeping EU rules on AI to pass final hurdle

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Sweeping EU rules on AI to pass final hurdle

EU lawmakers are set to approve comprehensive regulations on artificial intelligence (AI), covering powerful systems like OpenAI's ChatGPT. The rules aim to protect citizens from potential risks while fostering innovation. The European Union (EU) has moved swiftly to pass the legislation following the emergence of ChatGPT, a popular AI language model. The regulations, known as the "AI Act," adopt a risk-based approach, imposing stricter requirements on higher-risk AI systems. Violations can lead to substantial fines, and there are bans on certain AI applications like predictive policing and using biometric information for discriminatory purposes. The rules will enter into force within the next two years.

Bhavish Aggarwal’s Krutrim AI starts hosting DeepSeek R1 on Indian servers. Here’s why it matters | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 7m ago

Bhavish Aggarwal’s Krutrim AI starts hosting DeepSeek R1 on Indian servers. Here’s why it matters | Mint

Bhavish Aggarwal's Krutrim AI is now hosting its DeepSeek R1 reasoning model on Indian servers and offering it at an affordable price to Indian developers. Aggarwal emphasizes caution toward Chinese startups but believes leveraging open-source models on local servers could propel India's technological advancement.

Match Group inks deal with OpenAI, says press release written by ChatGPT - StartupNews.fyi

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 1y ago

Match Group, the parent company of popular dating apps like Tinder and Match, has announced an enterprise agreement with OpenAI, the creator of AI chatbot ChatGPT. The agreement includes over 1,000 enterprise licenses for Match Group employees to use the AI technology for work-related tasks. Match Group has invested over $20 million in AI and plans to use the ChatGPT-4 AI tech for coding, design, analysis, and communication purposes. The company believes that AI tools will enhance productivity and improve user experiences on their dating apps.

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