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DeepSeek gets the TikTok treatment.
The Verge
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7m ago
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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.
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DeepSeek sent South Korean user data to China's ByteDance: Regulator
Economic Times
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6m ago
Medial
South Korea's data protection regulator has found that the DeepSeek chatbot sent user data to ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok. This led to the temporary suspension of new downloads of DeepSeek in South Korea due to concerns about data collection practices. The regulator is yet to confirm the specific data transferred. DeepSeek has acknowledged its shortcomings and expressed willingness to cooperate with the commission to align with South Korean data protection laws.
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DeepSeek's answers include Chinese propaganda, researchers say
Economic Times
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7m 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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TikTok says Romanian presidential candidate Georgescu's account treated like any other
Economic Times
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9m ago
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Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu's TikTok account was treated the same as any other political account, according to the platform. TikTok stated that it acted upon videos flagged by authorities, asserting that Georgescu's account was not given any preferential treatment. When the Romanian authorities alerted TikTok about videos lacking identifiers, the platform took action within 24 hours.
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AI spy! India keeps vigil as privacy fears run deep
Economic Times
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7m ago
Medial
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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Australia bans DeepSeek AI program on government devices
Economic Times
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7m 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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Neurotech startup Neurovalens gets FDA clearance for noninvasive anxiety treatment
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Belfast-based startup Neurovalens has received FDA clearance for its second head-mounted treatment device to target insomnia and anxiety. The company now has two medical devices approved for prescription by doctors in the US, with plans to develop more products in the future. By focusing on selling regulator-cleared medical devices rather than making wellness claims, Neurovalens aims to differentiate itself as a bona fide medical treatment. The company is also applying for medical device clearances in the UK and EU and expects to receive approval for its insomnia device later this year.
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ByteDance gets 24 hours to show EU a DSA risk assessment for TikTok Lite
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Chinese company ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, is facing scrutiny from the European Union (EU) over compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The EU is concerned about TikTok Lite, a version of the app that allows users in France and Spain aged 18 and over to earn points for certain in-app activities. The EU has requested information from TikTok about the risk assessment it conducted before launching TikTok Lite, particularly regarding the potential impact on youth mental health and addictive behavior. TikTok has 24 hours to provide the risk assessment and until April 26 to provide further information. The EU could potentially open a formal investigation if compliance failures are identified.
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TikTok quietly changes user terms amid growing legal scrutiny
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
TikTok has quietly updated its terms of service, removing rules that required user disputes to be handled through private arbitration. The changes now require complaints to be filed in one of two California courts and suggest legal action must be brought within a year of alleged harm. The move comes as TikTok faces increasing legal scrutiny, including investigations by more than 40 state attorneys general into its treatment of young users. The updated terms have been challenged by lawyers representing guardians and minors, who argue that the changes cannot be agreed upon by minors.
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Oracle's role in TikTok's future gets Capitol Hill scrutiny
Economic Times
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5m ago
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Oracle's potential involvement in TikTok's future is under scrutiny in Washington. With TikTok owned by China's ByteDance, concerns about national security persist. Oracle, already a tech partner for TikTok in the U.S., has met with Capitol Hill aides to discuss compliance with laws demanding TikTok's sale to a non-Chinese owner by April 5. Lawmakers warn against deals that might maintain Chinese influence. The decision ultimately rests with the White House, as the deadline looms.
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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek gets hit by cyber attack, temporarily limits registrations
Inshorts
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7m ago
Medial
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek announced it's temporarily limiting registrations amid a large-scale malicious attack on its services. "Existing users can log in as usual. Thanks for your understanding and support," it said. This comes as its AI assistant became a top-rated free app on Apple's App Store in US. DeepSeek's popularity also caused a drop in technology stocks globally.
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