DeepSeek faces South Korean investigation over data privacy issues, following scrutiny in Italy and France | Mint

DeepSeek faces South Korean investigation over data privacy issues, following scrutiny in Italy and France | Mint

Source: Live Mint South Korea’s data protection authority has announced it will seek clarification from Chinese tech startup DeepSeek regarding its handling of users’ personal information. This comes after the company unveiled its powerful new AI chatbot, the R1, which has raised concerns over data privacy and sparked turmoil in global tech markets. DeepSeek’s R1…

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Google rolls out Gemini 2.0 Flash for faster responses and smart features as DeepSeek’s popularity soars | Mint

Google rolls out Gemini 2.0 Flash for faster responses and smart features as DeepSeek’s popularity soars | Mint

Source: Live Mint Google has officially launched Gemini 2.0 Flash, a significant upgrade designed to provide users with quicker responses and improved performance across various benchmarks. The latest iteration of the AI model is now available to all users via the Gemini web and mobile app, offering enhanced capabilities for everyday tasks such as brainstorming,…

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India to build its own foundational AI model; to host DeepSeek on Indian servers soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw | Mint

India to build its own foundational AI model; to host DeepSeek on Indian servers soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw | Mint

Source: Live Mint India is set to join the global AI race by launching foundational artificial intelligence (AI) models on the lines of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and China’s DeepSeek R1 over the next few months, according to the country’s IT minister. “The foundational models made in India will be able to compete with the…

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DeepSeek AI app removed from Italian App stores amid data privacy investigation | Mint

DeepSeek AI app removed from Italian App stores amid data privacy investigation | Mint

Source: Live Mint The Chinese artificial intelligence app, DeepSeek, has been temporarily removed from the Apple and Google app stores in Italy, following a request from the country’s data protection authority for more information regarding its handling of personal data. The app’s removal, which occurred on Wednesday, came just a day after the Italian regulator,…

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Qwen 2.5 vs DeepSeek vs ChatGPT: Comparing performance, efficiency, and cost in AI battle | Mint

Qwen 2.5 vs DeepSeek vs ChatGPT: Comparing performance, efficiency, and cost in AI battle | Mint

Source: Live Mint The race for AI supremacy is intensifying as three major players—Alibaba Cloud’s Qwen, the Chinese startup DeepSeek, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT—battle for dominance in the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Each is pushing the boundaries of performance, efficiency, and cost, but in different ways that could shape the future of AI technology and…

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AI or govt. mouthpiece? Human rights groups slam China’s DeepSeek over data privacy and state propaganda | Mint

AI or govt. mouthpiece? Human rights groups slam China’s DeepSeek over data privacy and state propaganda | Mint

Source: Live Mint Human rights activists and international experts have sharply criticised China’s newly developed AI platform, DeepSeek, amid concerns that it facilitates state propaganda, suppresses sensitive discussions, and collects personal data. Marketed as a significant technological breakthrough, the platform has drawn scrutiny over ethical and security risks, with campaigners warning of its potential to…

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