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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Firstpost Tech 1 place · 01/29/2025 00:35 EDT

US to ban DeepSeek? Trump White House to investigate if AI model's risk to national security

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the National Security Council (NSC) is investigating the situation with DeepSeek as officials are worried about DeepSeek’s rise and its impact on the balance of power in the AI race between the US and China Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/28/2025 23:46 EDT

UK & Australian government officials, AI experts urge users to be cautious of DeepSeek

Experts, including UK and Australian officials, are urging caution when considering DeepSeek's use, highlighting the need for a careful approach when interacting with this new AI tool Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/28/2025 07:50 EDT

Dell XPS 14 9440 Review: Giving the MacBook Pro a run for its money — at least in design

There have been instances when an XPS offering could go toe-to-toe against a MacBook Pro, in certain aspects of performance as well as design. The Dell XPS 14 9440, manages to do just that Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/28/2025 06:56 EDT

Union Budget 2025: India’s EV sector asks for a level-playing field

With ambitious goals like achieving 30% EV penetration by 2030, the challenges of affordability, infrastructure gaps, and dependency on imports remain significant. Industry leaders are urging the government to address these issues through strategic measures in the upcoming budget Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/28/2025 05:28 EDT

Data Privacy Day: 10 security and privacy features you need to enable on Apple devices right now

As threats to privacy grow, it's essential for users to stay informed about the tools available to protect their data. For its customers user, Apple offers a suite of privacy features built into its devices Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/28/2025 05:17 EDT

Nothing Co. to launch Nothing Phone 3 and possibly other devices in March 2025, teases upcoming phone

The teaser video shared by Nothing on social media gives a brief look at the device’s rear camera and distinctive Glyph interface, similar to the company’s previous smartphone models Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/28/2025 03:37 EDT

Google Maps to soon rename Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’, following Trump's cue

In a statement, Google confirmed that it follows government-approved name changes, applying them once they are reflected in official sources like the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Google’s updates will soon show the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for US users Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/28/2025 03:03 EDT

Apple rolls out iOS 18.3 for everyone, Indian users still don't get Apple Intelligence

Indian users will have to wait until at least April 2025 to access the highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features. While these features were announced in June 2024 and officially released a couple of months after the launch of the iPhone 16 series, they are not yet available in India Read more

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Firstpost Tech 1 place · 01/28/2025 02:02 EDT

DeepSeek’s meteoric rise could be short-lived because of China’s data policies, history of lies

DeepSeek could face hurdles that might stifle its growth, particularly due to China’s data policies and Chinese startups' history of misleading consumers and at times entire countries about the true nature of their tech products Read more

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Firstpost Tech 2 place · 01/28/2025 00:43 EDT

DeepSeek's AI app is sending user data, chats, all uploaded files to servers in China 

DeepSeek’s privacy policy is clear: the data it collects, including conversations, search history, and any uploaded files, is stored in China. While users can delete their chat history through the app’s settings, many are concerned about the scope of data that is automatically collected Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/27/2025 23:32 EDT

Donald Trump's surprising take on DeepSeek, 'wake-up call’ comment shows his softening stance on China

Trump acknowledged that DeepSeek’s AI model was not only faster but also much cheaper than its US counterparts, which he believes could be a good thing for America. He noted that this cost-effective innovation could be seen as a “positive” development Read more

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