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South Korea removes DeepSeek from app stores, existing users advised to ‘service with caution’ | Mint

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Livemint · 4m ago

South Korea removes DeepSeek from app stores, existing users advised to ‘service with caution’ | Mint

South Korea's data protection authority has suspended the DeepSeek app's downloads due to non-compliance with local data protection laws. Authorities aim to thoroughly examine the app’s data processing practices and recommend suspending its service for necessary improvements. Existing users are advised to exercise caution and avoid entering personal information. The Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's chatbot, developed in Hangzhou, has raised privacy concerns due to its data collection practices and potential bias towards its home government.

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China's Tencent says trialling own AI reasoning model alongside DeepSeek

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

China's Tencent says trialling own AI reasoning model alongside DeepSeek

Tencent has begun trialing its own AI reasoning model, Hunyuan Thinker, alongside DeepSeek's technology in products like its Yuanbao chatbot, aiming to enhance human-like responses. DeepSeek, an emerging Chinese AI startup, gained attention with its cost-effective R1 chatbot, prompting numerous Chinese firms, including Baidu and BYD, to integrate its technology. However, DeepSeek faces scrutiny over user data handling, leading to its removal from app stores in some regions, including South Korea.

DeepSeek sent South Korean user data to China's ByteDance: Regulator

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

DeepSeek sent South Korean user data to China's ByteDance: Regulator

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.

DeepSeek gets the TikTok treatment.

The Verge

The Verge · 5m 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.

Apple rolls out iOS 17.4 Beta, introduces Alternative App Stores and payment methods

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Livemint · 1y ago

Apple rolls out iOS 17.4 Beta, introduces Alternative App Stores and payment methods

Apple has released the iOS 17.4 beta update, targeting users in the European Union (EU) and aligning with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The update introduces alternative app stores, allows developers to offer alternative payment methods, enables EU users to select a default browser, and grants third-party apps access to NFC services for contactless payments. However, caution is advised as beta updates may come with bugs and performance trade-offs. Additionally, Bloomberg suggests that the upcoming iOS 18 update could be the biggest in iPhone history.

Google, Apple stare at $50.5 million fine in South Korea over app market practices

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google, Apple stare at $50.5 million fine in South Korea over app market practices

South Korea's telecommunications regulator, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC), has accused Google and Apple of abusing their dominant positions in the app market. The KCC claims that both companies forced app developers to use specific payment methods and caused unfair delays in app reviews. South Korea passed a law in 2021, banning app store operators from enforcing their payment systems on developers. The KCC is considering imposing fines of up to $50.5 million, with Google facing a potential fine of $47.5 million and Apple facing $20.5 million.

German data protection official wants Apple, Google to remove DeepSeek from the country's app stores | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 18d ago

German data protection official wants Apple, Google to remove DeepSeek from the country's app stores | TechCrunch

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.

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek gets hit by cyber attack, temporarily limits registrations

Inshorts · 5m ago

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek gets hit by cyber attack, temporarily limits registrations

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.

TikTok fans anxiously await its return to US app stores

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

TikTok fans anxiously await its return to US app stores

TikTok users in the U.S. are eagerly awaiting its return to app stores after a temporary ban due to legal uncertainties. Despite resuming service, the app remains unavailable for download on Apple and Google app stores. The U.S. government extended the ban enforcement by 75 days, prompting ongoing discussions about TikTok's potential sale, with offers from entities like Project Liberty. Users express mixed feelings, with some abandoning the app and others eagerly anticipating its comeback.

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

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Livemint · 5m 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.

Delhi journalist meets girl on Bumble; ends up losing Rs 15000 on his first date

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Delhi journalist meets girl on Bumble; ends up losing Rs 15000 on his first date

Delhi journalist Archit Gupta fell victim to a scam on Bumble, where a date at The Race Lounge resulted in an exorbitant bill of Rs 15,886. The woman, named Divya Sharma, disappeared after payment, revealing a prevalent dating app scam. Gupta shared the incident on social media, urging @DelhiPolice intervention and highlighting the broader issue of bars collaborating with scammers. Users are advised to exercise caution on dating apps.

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