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Firstpost Tech · 01/31/2025 00:56 EDT

Apple ‘particularly keen’ on India, Cook confirms Apple Intelligence to be available to Indian users in April

India has long been a crucial market for Apple, and the company is increasingly doubling down on its efforts there. Cook mentioned that India had set a record for the December quarter, with the iPhone being the top-selling model in the country Read more â€ș

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Firstpost Tech · 01/30/2025 23:57 EDT

Apple sees record quarterly earnings despite sluggish iPhone sales, services keep numbers high

As usual, the holiday season and iPhone launches played a pivotal role in driving these strong numbers. In the first quarter, iPhone revenue stood at $69.1 billion, a slight dip from $69.7 billion in Q1 2024. Overall, Apple's revenue went to $124.3 billion from $119.58 billion this quarter Read more â€ș

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Firstpost Tech · 01/30/2025 23:34 EDT

Mark Zuckerberg to invest over $65 billion as CAPEX for AI infrastructure, data centres in 2025

In a recent post, Zuckerberh outlined how Meta plans to build a 2GW+ data centre. Zuckerberg also mentioned that by the end of 2025, Meta will have more than 1.3 million GPUs online, further powering its AI operations Read more â€ș

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Firstpost Tech · 01/30/2025 08:58 EDT

Tesla to launch its self-driving robotaxi service in Austin in June, confirms Elon Musk

Musk first mentioned the robotaxi service idea in October, introducing Tesla’s Cybercab prototype—an autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals. The plan was initially set for a 2025 launch in Texas and California, using Model Y SUVs and Model 3 sedans Read more â€ș

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Firstpost Tech · 01/30/2025 08:16 EDT

Now, Alibaba claims its AI model has beaten OpenAI, DeepSeek, second Chinese AI model in a week to do so

China’s growing influence in AI is evident as companies like DeepSeek, Alibaba, and Moonshot AI are challenging the traditional dominance of US tech giants Read more â€ș

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Firstpost Tech · 01/30/2025 07:31 EDT

DeepSeek accidentally leaked software keys, chat logs of several users on the open internet

A report from New York-based cybersecurity firm Wiz revealed that scans of DeepSeek's infrastructure uncovered unsecured data, including digital software keys and chat logs containing user prompts sent to its AI assistant. Read more â€ș

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Firstpost Tech · 01/30/2025 07:11 EDT

Elon Musk not impressed by DeepSeek's claims, doubts startup’s claims about hardware resources

While many in the industry have celebrated DeepSeek's ability to deliver impressive AI performance at a fraction of the cost of US giants like OpenAI, Musk remains unconvinced. One of Musk's key criticisms revolves around DeepSeek's reported GPU usage. Read more â€ș

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Firstpost Tech · 01/30/2025 06:20 EDT

OpenAI says DeepSeek stole ChatGPT data set to train its AI Model, claims to have 'solid evidence'

OpenAI has claimed it found evidence suggesting that DeepSeek used distillation, a technique that extracts data from larger models to train smaller ones. OpenAI’s GPT-4 model, which cost over $100 million to train, is an example of a large and complex AI system Read more â€ș

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Firstpost Tech · 01/30/2025 03:57 EDT

Microsoft reports 10% quarterly profit growth, investors dismayed by AI performance, left wanting for more

Despite the overall positive results, Microsoft’s shares dropped by 5 per cent in after-hours trading on Wednesday. The decline came after a broader sell-off in tech stocks, spurred by growing concerns about the rise of Chinese startup DeepSeek and its newly launched AI model Read more â€ș

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Firstpost Tech 2 place · 01/30/2025 03:13 EDT

India to launch its own foundational AI model in few months, over 18000 GPUs deployed: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw 

Minister Vaishnaw also revealed that 18,693 graphics processing units (GPUs) have been empanelled under a common computing facility to help build the necessary infrastructure for AI development Read more â€ș

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Firstpost Tech · 01/30/2025 02:21 EDT

Italian data protection watchdog goes after DeepSeek, seeks detailed info on personal data collection

In an official statement, Italian Data Protection Authority, Garante, revealed that it has reached out to both DeepSeek's offices in Hangzhou and Beijing to understand what personal data its chatbot collects, the purposes for which this data is used, and where it is stored Read more â€ș

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Firstpost Tech · 01/30/2025 01:28 EDT

Anthropic CEO doubts DeepSeek's efficiency claims, says US needs to limit China’s access to all AI chips

While DeepSeek’s rise has stirred interest in the tech industry, Anthropic's CEO Amodei believes the advantages it claims over US AI companies are exaggerated and short-lived. He argues that the costs of DeepSeek's AI model are likely higher than reported Read more â€ș

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Firstpost Tech · 01/30/2025 01:07 EDT

US Navy bars its sailors from using DeepSeek’s AI model

DeepSeek's swift rise has raised alarms. The US Navy’s decision reflects growing concerns within the US about the security risks posed by the model, especially considering the backdrop of ongoing geopolitical tensions with China Read more â€ș

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Firstpost Tech · 01/29/2025 08:27 EDT

Google to step up cyber defences after employee faced a devastating phishing attack

The phishing attempt was particularly convincing, as the scammer used a genuine Google phone number and a well-crafted email to trick the victim. The email appeared official, coming from a valid Google domain, ‘workspace-noreply@google.com’ Read more â€ș

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Firstpost Tech 1 place · 01/29/2025 06:52 EDT

Why Trump's tariff wars may hurt Apple & TSMC's partnership

Although Trump’s tariff plans have targeted several industries, his focus on semiconductors is particularly concerning for Apple. Trump has long pushed for reshoring manufacturing to the US, and his latest comments indicate that he plans to achieve this through tariffs rather than incentives Read more â€ș

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Firstpost Tech · 01/29/2025 05:56 EDT

The DeepSeek Effect? Sam Altman vows OpenAI to fast track development of ‘better models,’ launch them soon

Sam Altman acknowledged DeepSeek’s impressive performance, stating on X (formerly Twitter) that the competition is “invigorating.” However, he emphasized that OpenAI is focused on delivering "much better models" and that computing power will be even more critical moving forward Read more â€ș

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Firstpost Tech 1 place · 01/29/2025 05:23 EDT

Microsoft investigating whether DeepSeek illegally used OpenAI's training data for their own model

OpenAI's API is the primary way that businesses and developers access its services. Microsoft’s security team had flagged suspicious activity last fall, regarding OpenAI's services and the use of its API by certain entities Read more â€ș

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Firstpost Tech · 01/29/2025 02:58 EDT

Just days after DeepSeek, another Chinese AI company Moonshot launches model Kimi k1.5 that outshines OpenAI

Moonshot's Kimi k1.5 is a multimodal AI model that integrates visual, text, and code inputs to solve complex problems. It has surpassed some of OpenAI's models by up to 550% on some benchmarks, particularly in areas like problem-solving and reasoning Read more â€ș

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Firstpost Tech · 01/29/2025 02:02 EDT

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for US govt agencies amid threat from Chinese AI companies

At a time when competition in the AI landscape is intensifying, particularly with the rise of DeepSeek—a low-cost Chinese AI startup—OpenAI's move to launch ChatGPT Gov is seen as a strategic response Read more â€ș

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