House report flags DeepSeek AI as a national security menace
April 22, 2025, 3:21 pm more...
A recent House Committee report has taken aim at DeepSeek AI, branding the startup a national security threat due to its alleged data siphoning and controversial chip usage. Coupled with leaked documentation, the fallout casts the company as both a tech innovator and an unintended security headache—much to the chagrin of skeptical lawmakers.
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techinasia.com / BMW to use DeepSeek in cars in China this year
winbuzzer.com / House Committee Report Brands DeepSeek AI a National Security Threat, Probes Nvidia Chip Use
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 7 days ago #cybersecurity #dataprivacy #techpolicy #chips #deepseek +
OpenAI’s o3/o4-mini Models Stir Mixed Reviews and Invisible Marking Debates
April 21, 2025, 7:20 am more...
OpenAI’s new o3 and o4-mini models are making waves by showcasing impressive coding and math capabilities while paradoxically suffering from increased hallucinations. Adding to the intrigue, observers have discovered the unexpected presence of invisible characters that hint at a built-in watermarking mechanism—because nothing says “cutting-edge” like secret invisible signatures in your output. It’s a curious blend of technical wizardry and quirky oversights that has both experts and skeptics raising an amused eyebrow.
techspot.com / Sam Altman says polite ChatGPT users are burning millions of OpenAI dollars
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techspot.com / OpenAI's newest o3 and o4-mini models excel at coding and math – but hallucinate more often
winbuzzer.com / OpenAI’s New o3/o4-mini Models Add Invisible Characters to Text, Sparking Watermark Debate
permalink / 12 stories from 7 sources in 8 days ago #ai #innovation #ml #dataprivacy #software +
US considers blocking DeepSeek over China data security concerns
April 17, 2025, 2:20 am more...
U.S. authorities have raised alarms about DeepSeek’s data practices after a House Select Committee report detailed risks associated with transferring sensitive information to China. The growing security concerns have prompted discussions among government officials about potentially restricting U.S. technology access to DeepSeek. The reports underscore a broader debate over safeguarding critical technology and protecting national security amid increasing U.S.-China tensions.
androidheadlines.com / Trump administration wants to ban DeepSeek from the US
theinformation.com / Congressional Committee Calls for Tougher Export Controls In Light of DeepSeek - The Information
techinasia.com / DeepSeek accused of risking US security with data to China
permalink / 4 stories from 3 sources in 12 days ago #cybersecurity #dataprivacy #techpolicy #ai #deepseek +
US Tariff Measures Spark Multisector Market Reactions
April 8, 2025, 4:20 am more...
A series of new U.S. tariff measures has triggered a broad ripple effect across multiple sectors. Officials are considering proposals such as tax credits to help exporters offset increased costs. International currencies have reacted sharply, with the South Korean won plunging to a 16-year low. U.S. fintech stocks, including notable companies like Affirm, Robinhood, and SoFi, have seen significant declines as market uncertainty grows. Additionally, the crypto market has experienced a 30% drop in market cap while investors shift toward perceived safe havens amid rising recession risks.
techspot.com / Nvidia AI servers coming from Mexico could be partially exempt from Trump's tariffs
cnet.com / Razer Laptop Sales Halted in US Due to Tariffs, Report Says
wired.com / Even Streaming Services Might Be Hurt by Trump’s Tariffs
techcrunch.com / At last, MrBeast weighs in on the global economic crisis du jour
gizmodo.com / China Is Reportedly Considering a Ban on America’s Greatest Export: Middling Hollywood Blockbusters
appleinsider.com / Apple gains ground as PC market heads into rocky 2025
wired.com / Tariffs Will Make Electronics More Expensive. If You Need a New Gadget, ‘Buy It Now’
theverge.com / Razer pauses direct laptop sales in the US as new tariffs loom
theverge.com / Trump will hit China with 104 percent tariffs
zerohedge.com / "The Avalanche Has Really Just Started" - Credit Market Cracks Raise Fears Of Bankruptcy Wave
gizmodo.com / Elon Musk Calls Peter Navarro a ‘Moron’ as Trump’s Tariffs Leave Americans Nervous
androidheadlines.com / Customers are rushing to buy iPhones as tariffs loom
zerohedge.com / "Navarro Is Truly A Moron": Musk Slams Trump Trade Czar In Ongoing Tariff Feud
techspot.com / Apple's China exposure makes it most vulnerable in US-China trade war
winbuzzer.com / Apple’s Quiet Airlift: How Five Flights of iPhones Helped Dodge Trump’s Trade Blitz
gizmodo.com / Fake Maple Syrup Could Flood the U.S. Thanks to Tariffs
appleinsider.com / Apple to report Q2 2025 earnings on May 1
macrumors.com / What to Expect From Apple's Earnings Call on May 1 as Tariffs Loom
cnet.com / Apple Shoppers Are Reportedly Panic Buying iPhones Amid Looming Tariffs
zerohedge.com / Automaker Stellantis Says It Will Help Suppliers Pay Tariff Costs
zerohedge.com / Hard To See How EU Can Strike A Deal, Without Writing A Check
theregister.com / Tariff-ied Framework pulls laptops, Keyboardio warns of keystroke sticker shock
cnbc.com / Tech, semiconductor stocks bounce on tariff optimism, Nvidia jumps 7%
zerohedge.com / New Dilemma For Wall Street Billionaires: MAG7 Or MAGA
zerohedge.com / MAGA Vs Libertarians: Peter Schiff and America-First Economist Face Off On Tariffs
zerohedge.com / Here's Schumer In 2005 Saying Big Tariffs On China Needed...
appleinsider.com / Apple shares clawing back, after $638 billion in value is destroyed
zerohedge.com / Futures Soar On Optimism For Tariff Deals
zerohedge.com / US Futures Surge Following TsySec Bessent Comments; "President Has Maximum Negotiating Leverage"
tomshardware.com / Framework pauses U.S. sales of base Laptop 13 models due to tariffs — company says other vendors are pausing sales too, but not making announcements
zerohedge.com / "Tariff War Just Begun": Beijing's Counter-Tariff Options Against Trump Leaked By Bloggers
bgr.com / Should you rush to buy an iPhone before Trump’s tariffs kick in?
tomshardware.com / Nvidia may avoid recent tariffs on its AI servers — 60% of Nvidia servers pass through Mexico, may be exempt from Trump tariff flurry
techspot.com / Consumers rush to Apple stores ahead of tariff-driven price hikes
medianama.com / With 98% Mobile Coverage, Do We Still Need Public Wi-Fi? PM WANI Tariff Debate Heats Up
tomshardware.com / Apple beat the tariffs, shipped five extra planeloads of goods from India to the U.S. in March
zerohedge.com / "Outlook Negative From Here": Goldman Finds Frontloading Party Is Over
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Indonesian ministers to head to US next week
techcrunch.com / Apple might import more iPhones from India to side-step China tariffs
zerohedge.com / Tariff Shockwave: These Apparel Brands & Retailers Most At Risk Of Price Hikes
techinasia.com / Trump team mulls tax credit to ease tariff impact on exporters
techinasia.com / S Korean won hits 16-year low on new US tariff measures
techinasia.com / Affirm, Robinhood, SoFi stocks drop as US tariffs shake fintech
techinasia.com / Crypto market cap drops 30% as tariff turmoil hits
techinasia.com / Goldman Sachs sees 45% US recession risk
permalink / 45 stories from 17 sources in 21 days ago #fintech #techpolicy #china #blockchain #crypto +
DeepSeek proudly unveils groundbreaking new self-critiquing AI tuning method breakthrough
April 7, 2025, 4:21 am more...
DeepSeek’s latest announcement reveals a strikingly innovative technique that allows its AI models to self-critique without reliance on extensive human feedback. This new tuning method is reported to boost AI reasoning while eliminating additional model size expansion, offering improved alignment and performance over conventional approaches. The breakthrough method is designed to streamline AI development processes and potentially redefine model optimization standards in the technology sector.
winbuzzer.com / DeepSeek Unveils New Method For Self-Critiquing AI That Could Make Human Feedback Obsolete
techinasia.com / DeepSeek unveils new method to boost AI reasoning
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 22 days ago #ai #opensource #ml #deepseek +
DeepSeek AI Launch Disrupts Market and Technology Sectors
April 5, 2025, 11:20 pm more...
Two news reports focus on the disruptive entry of DeepSeek’s AI model in both financial and technology sectors. One report details how the US Treasury chief attributed a steep drop in Nvidia shares to the launch of DeepSeek’s model, indicating immediate market repercussions. The other report examines the broader impact on the AI industry, noting that DeepSeek’s innovation is driving a shift from reliance on traditional training data to greater use of compute during inference. Together, the stories underscore the significant real-time impact of DeepSeek’s breakthrough.
techinasia.com / US Treasure Chief blames DeepSeek for market drop
venturebeat.com / DeepSeek jolts AI industry: Why AI’s next leap may not come from more data, but more compute at inference
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 24 days ago #ai #semiconductors #deepseek +
Microsoft Slashes AI Data Center Expansion Amid Strategy Shift
April 3, 2025, 12:22 pm more...
Reports indicate Microsoft is re‐evaluating its global AI infrastructure. The company has paused or scaled back data center projects in regions such as Germany, the UK, and Indonesia as it reassesses its strategy, signaling a significant shift in its operational plans amidst evolving market demands.
zerohedge.com / Microsoft Scales Back AI Data Center Projects In US, Australia, UK
techcrunch.com / Microsoft reportedly pulls back on its data center plans
winbuzzer.com / Microsoft Continues AI Infrastructure Cutback, Affecting Projects in Germany, UK, Indonesia
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 26 days ago #ai #cloud #datascience #ml #dataprivacy +
Chinese tech giants ramp up Nvidia chip purchases in Q1
April 2, 2025, 9:21 pm more...
Major Chinese firms have significantly stepped up their acquisition of Nvidia’s cutting‐edge chips for AI despite tightening US export controls. The reported surge—in the form of a $16 billion purchase and boosted buying multiples—highlights a strategic drive to reinforce domestic AI capabilities and maintain competitive momentum in a dynamic global market.
tomshardware.com / Chinese tech giants boosted Nvidia GPU purchases by 4x to 6x during Q1
bleepingcomputer.com / ChatGPT is down worldwide with something went wrong error
tomshardware.com / Amazon reserves RTX 5070, RTX 9070 XT GPUs as Amazon Prime exclusives, to the dismay of scalpers
techspot.com / Amazon restricts some Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPU sales to Prime members
permalink / 4 stories from 3 sources in 27 days ago #hardware #ecommerce #semiconductors #ai #china +
Trump Seeks 20% Tariffs As EU Promises Trade War Retaliation
April 1, 2025, 8:21 am more...
Reports indicate President Trump is pushing for steep 20% tariffs on most imports, sparking market jitters and causing stock futures to drop. In reaction, EU leaders have signaled readiness to impose countermeasures that could escalate into wider trade tensions, deepening global economic uncertainty.
cnet.com / Tariffs Explained: Impacts for You as Major New Trump Tariffs Arrive Today
techinasia.com / EU considers retaliation against US Big Tech over tariffs
zerohedge.com / Repeating 2022?
zerohedge.com / Futures Slide After WaPo Report Trump Seeks 20% Tariffs On Most Imports
permalink / 4 stories from 3 sources in 28 days ago #crypto #semiconductors #mag7 #china #deepseek +
OpenAI Prepares New Open-Weight AI Model Launch
March 31, 2025, 4:20 pm more...
In a bold move towards openness and collaboration, OpenAI plans to launch its first open-weight AI language model since GPT‑2. The initiative is expected to invite broader community input from developers and researchers, positioning OpenAI strongly against mounting industry competition and reflecting its commitment to transparent, accessible AI research.
androidheadlines.com / OpenAI will launch a new open AI model this year
the-decoder.com / OpenAI plans to release open-weight reasoning LLM without usage restrictions
winbuzzer.com / OpenAI Prepares First Open-Weight Language Model Since GPT-2
simonwillison.net / Quoting Brad Lightcap
venturebeat.com / OpenAI to release open-source model as AI economics force strategic shift
cnet.com / OpenAI Just Teased a New 'Open-Weights' AI Model: Here's What That Means
bleepingcomputer.com / OpenAI says Deep Research is coming to ChatGPT free "very soon"
wired.com / Sam Altman Says OpenAI Will Release an ‘Open Weight’ AI Model This Summer
techcrunch.com / OpenAI plans to release a new ‘open’ AI language model in the coming months
permalink / 9 stories from 9 sources in 29 days ago #ai #ml #meta #deepseek #opensource +
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