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South Korean ministries and police blocking DeepSeek's access to work computers

South Korea Ministries, Police Block DeepSeek Access

South Korean ministries and police said Thursday they were blocking DeepSeek's access to their computers, after the Chinese AI startup did not respond to a data watchdog request about how it manages user information.
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Chinese startup DeepSeek was founded by a hedgefund whizz-kid who believes AI can change the world

DeepSeek, Chinese AI Startup Roiling US Tech Giants

Chinese startup DeepSeek, which has sparked panic on Wall Street with its powerful new chatbot developed at a fraction of the cost of its competitors, was founded by a hedgefund whizz-kid who believes AI can change the world.
A wave of AI porn scandals has rocked schools across US states, from California to New Jersey

'Damaging' AI Porn Scandal At US School Scars Victims

Her voice tinged with anger, an American mother worried about what the future holds for her teenage daughter, just one of dozens of girls targeted in yet another AI-enabled pornography scandal that has rocked a US school.
Nintendo has been tight-lipped about a launch date for its new gaming console amid heavy speculation its release could be imminent

Nintendo Rumour Mill In Overdrive Over New Switch

Speculation over Nintendo's new console, a successor to the wildly popular Switch, reached a fever pitch Thursday with specialist media predicting an imminent announcement from the Japanese gaming giant.
Attendees walk past a row of Chinese businesses at the annual Las Vegas tech show CES in January, 2024

Trade War Worries Loom Over Las Vegas Tech Show

Chinese companies have turned out in force again at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, with their prospects overshadowed by the threat of steeper tariffs from incoming US president Donald Trump.
Four years ago, Donald Trump was kicked off Facebook -- this time around, Meta's policies are more likely to please conservatives

Big Tech Rolls Out The Red Carpet For Trump

Tech leaders continue to fall in line around Donald Trump, with Facebook's announcement that it would end its US fact-checking program the latest victory for the president-elect and his billionaire advisor Elon Musk.
Under new internet rules in Vietnam, social media sites must verify user identities and hand over data to authorities

Sweeping Vietnam Internet Law Comes Into Force

New Vietnamese internet rules requiring Facebook and TikTok to verify user identities and hand over data to authorities came into force on Wednesday, in what critics say is the latest attack on freedom of expression.

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