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Firstpost Tech · 02/05/2025 05:24 EDT

Ola’s Krutrim AI launches ‘open-source’ model to take on DeepSeek, to work closely with NVIDIA

Krutrim AI Labs has already rolled out its latest language model, Krutrim-2, which boasts 12 billion parameters. According to the company, the model excels in handling Indian languages, achieving a near-perfect accuracy score on benchmarks like IndicXTREME and IN-22 Read more

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Firstpost Tech 1 place · 02/05/2025 05:03 EDT

China goes after Intel, NVIDIA, Google in response to Trump's trade war, announces new US tariffs

Along with Google, NVIDIA and Intel are also facing potential antitrust probes by Chinese regulators as part of this broader retaliatory strategy. In addition to the antitrust investigations, China has also imposed new tariffs and tightening export controls on several critical minerals Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 02/05/2025 03:16 EDT

Cybercriminals are using AI to ramp up attacks on macOS in 2025

The rise of "agentic AI" that could have a major impact on both defenders and attackers. Agentic AI can act independently, making it capable of performing tasks like network monitoring, patching vulnerabilities, and identifying threats Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 02/05/2025 02:14 EDT

ChatGPT on WhatsApp goes multimodal, can now 'see' and 'hear' what you share with it

From now on, ChatGPT on WhatApp will be able to "see" and "hear" the things you send it, whether that's a photo or a voice note. This makes ChatGPT feel more like the app or web portal version, allowing for more spontaneous interactions Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 02/05/2025 01:54 EDT

Samsung’s revamped Galaxy AI is the highlight of the S25 series. Here’s what I think having used it for a week

Like with AI on smartphones, Samsung again has the first mover’s advantage in introducing agentic AI on a smartphone. Naturally, AI features are a big deal for the S25 series. They’re front and centre, offering everything from smarter voice commands to photo editing magic Read more

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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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