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Firstpost Tech · 02/05/2025 00:12 EDT

Australia bans DeepSeek from government devices citing national security

Australia's move follows similar actions taken by other countries. Taiwan, Italy, and some US federal agencies have already blocked DeepSeek on government devices. The ban has sparked a wider conversation about the risks of AI-driven tools and their potential to be used for surveillance Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 02/04/2025 10:36 EDT

HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 Review: A convertible Copilot+ PC that combines style with substance

The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is one of the first laptops to showcase what Intel’s new Lunar Lake platform can do in this form factor — and from what we’ve seen, it’s a game-changer Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 02/04/2025 10:25 EDT

HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14-inch Review: A convertible Copilot+ PC that combines style with substance

The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is one of the first laptops to showcase what Intel’s new Lunar Lake platform can do in this form factor — and from what we’ve seen, it’s a game-changer Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 02/04/2025 09:48 EDT

India leads Snap's digital well-being report for third year running, 78% Gen Z seek support for online safety

Snap Inc., found that 78% of Indian Gen Zs often seek assistance for online safety — an increase from 65 per cent in 2023. Parental involvement was also noteworthy, with 70% of parents actively checking in on their teenagers, the highest among all the countries surveyed Read more

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Firstpost Tech 2 place · 02/04/2025 09:29 EDT

Tesla's EV sales in California fall off a cliff, Model 3 down by over 36%, analysts blame Elon Musk

Notably, sales of the Model 3 sedan, Tesla’s second-most important vehicle, fell by a staggering 36%. Overall, the electric vehicle (EV) maker saw a 12 per cent decline in annual registrations, according to data from the California New Car Dealers Association Read more

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Firstpost Tech 3 place · 02/04/2025 08:42 EDT

Elon Musk, in-charge of Trump's Technology Transformation Services, wants to use AI Agents in govt. tasks

The transition at TTS, following the appointment of Shedd and other Musk associates, has left many GSA staff members feeling confused and uncertain about the future of the agency. Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 02/04/2025 08:08 EDT

Apple voices concern over EU's alt-app store laws as first porn app for iPhone raises safety issues

The DMA has shifted this dynamic in the EU, requiring Apple to allow alternative app stores. One of these, AltStore, has begun distributing the Hot Tub app, which it markets as “a private, secure, and elegant way to browse adult content.” Read more

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Firstpost Tech 3 place · 02/04/2025 07:45 EDT

Canadian politicians want to impose 100% tariff on Teslas, cancel Starlink contracts because of Trump's trade wars

The Canadian government is also setting its sights on key figures associated with Trump’s administration, including Musk. In line with this, Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland has suggested a 100 per cent tariff on Teslas and US alcohol, targeting those who support Trump’s policies Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 02/04/2025 06:54 EDT

Maths and coding skills matter even in the age of AI, says Bill Gates

Despite the growing capabilities of AI-powered systems, Bill Gates insists that humans still need to grasp the fundamentals of mathematics and coding. He explained that while AI can handle specific tasks, it’s important for humans to deeply understand the concepts behind them Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 02/04/2025 06:16 EDT

Download DeepSeek, go to jail for 20 yrs: US Senator Hawley proposes prison time for using Chinese AI

Senator Hawley bill proposes that American companies be barred from researching AI in China or collaborating with Chinese firms. It would also prevent US companies from investing in Chinese AI development Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 02/04/2025 05:32 EDT

Sam Altman likely to visit India on February 5, meet PM Modi during trip

Altman’s visit coincides with a growing challenge to OpenAI’s dominance in artificial intelligence. Recently, Chinese firm Deepseek has shaken up the AI scene with its affordable and efficient model, R1, which has gained significant attention Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 02/03/2025 08:18 EDT

Texas bans DeepSeek, RedNote & Lemon8 on government devices, goes after Chinese tech businesses

In a statement, Governor Abbott warned that Texas would not tolerate the infiltration of its critical infrastructure through apps that harvest data. Building on the 2022 ban of TikTok, Abbott has now prohibited six additional apps—DeepSeek, Lemon8 and RedNote, and some stock-trading apps Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 02/03/2025 06:59 EDT

Chinese astronauts claim to synthesise oxygen and rocket fuel in space artificially

The astronauts on the Shenzhou-19 mission at Tiangong Space Station used semiconductor catalysts to convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and ethylene—a hydrocarbon commonly used in spacecraft propellants Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 02/03/2025 06:26 EDT

End of DeepSeek? After Italy, several other countries get ready to ban Chinese AI company’s model

Just one week after its launch, DeepSeek’s rapid rise has attracted the attention of regulators from Italy, Taiwan, South Korea, France, Belgium, and even the US. Italy also banned both Hangzhou DeepSeek AI and Beijing DeepSeek AI, the two companies behind the AI model Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 02/03/2025 06:09 EDT

OpenAI on the wrong side of history and needs a new open-source strategy says CEO Sam Altman

OpenAI, which has largely kept its models proprietary to maintain intellectual property and protect revenue, now finds itself in contrast with other AI developers like Meta, DeepSeek, and Mistral, who have embraced open-source models Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 02/03/2025 03:56 EDT

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 Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 02/03/2025 02:46 EDT

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 Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 02/03/2025 02:13 EDT

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 Read more

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Firstpost Tech 2 place · 02/03/2025 00:54 EDT

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 Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 02/02/2025 23:36 EDT

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 Read more

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