Indian Finance Ministry asked employees to stop the use of Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek for official purposes citing sensitive government data, Reuters reported. The ministry repeatedly said the use of such platforms breaches the confidentiality of government documents and data. Watch in for more details!

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US Vice President JD Vance will join top tech players in Paris next week at an artificial intelligence summit billed by France as a "wake-up call" for Europe in the global race for AI.
Vance, whose attendance was confirmed Tuesday by a French diplomatic source, China's Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the highest-profile of representatives from 80 countries to mingle with players from across the sector on February 10 and 11.
The event will take place in the French capital's sumptuous Grand Palais, built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition.
In the run-up, French President Emmanuel Macron will on February 4 visit research centres applying AI to science and health, before hosting scientists and Nobel Prize winners at his Elysee Palace residence on Wednesday.
A wider science conference will be held at the Polytechnique engineering school on Thursday and Friday.
"The summit comes at exactly the right time for this wake-up call for France and Europe, and to show we are in position" to take advantage of the technology, an official in Macron's office told reporters.
In recent weeks, Washington's announcement of $500 billion in investment to build up AI infrastructure and the release of a frugal but powerful generative AI model by Chinese firm DeepSeek have focussed minds in Europe.
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The two superpowers are in the midst of a trade war.
France must "not let this revolution pass it by", Macron's office said.
Attendees at the summit will include Sam Altman, head of OpenAI &ndash; the firm that brought generative models to public consciousness in 2022 with the launch of ChatGPT.
Google boss Sundar Pichai and Nobel Prize winner Demis Hassabis, who leads the company's DeepMind AI research unit, will also come, alongside Arthur Mensch, founder of French AI developer Mistral.
The Elysee has said there are "talks" on hosting DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng, and has yet to clarify whether X owner Elon Musk &ndash; who has his own generative initiative, xAI &ndash; has accepted an invitation.
Confirmed guests from Europe include European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
<h2>'Stoke confidence'</h2>
The tone of the AI summit will be "neither catastrophising, nor naive," Macron's AI envoy Anne Bouverot told AFP.
Hosting the conference is also an opportunity for Paris to show off its own AI ecosystem, which numbers around 750 companies.
Macron's office has said the summit would see the announcement of "massive" investments along the lines of his annual "Choose France" business conference, at which 15 billion euros ($15.4 billion) of inward investment were pledged in 2024.
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Beyond the economic opportunities, AI's impact on culture including artistic creativity and news production will be discussed in a side-event over the weekend.
Debates open to the public, such as that one, are aimed at showing off "positive use cases for AI" to "stoke confidence and speed up adoption" of the technology, said France's digital minister Clara Chappaz.
For now the French public is sceptical of AI, with 79 percent of respondents telling pollsters Ifop they were "concerned" about the technology in a recent survey.
<h2>More 'inclusive' AI?</h2>
Paris says it also hopes the summit can help kick off its vision of a more ethical and accessible and less resource-intensive AI.
At present, "the AI under development is pushed by a few large players from a few countries", Bouverot said, whereas France wants "to promote more inclusive development".
Indian premier Modi has been invited to co-host the Paris summit, in a push to bring governments on board.
One of the summit's aims is the establishment of a public-interest foundation for which Paris aims to raise 2.5 billion euros over five years.
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The effort would be "a public-private partnership between various governments, businesses and philanthropic foundations from different countries", Macron's office said.
Paris hopes at the summit to chart different efforts at AI governance around the world and gather commitments for environmentally sustainable AI &ndash; although no binding mechanism is planned for now.
"There are lots of big principles emerging around responsible, trustworthy AI, but it's not clear or easy to implement for the engineers in technical terms," said Laure de Roucy-Rochegonde, director of the geopolitical technology centre at the French Institute for International Relations (IFRI).
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.
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World | The tone of the AI summit will be "neither catastrophising, nor naive," Macron's AI envoy Anne Bouverot told AFP. Hosting the conference is also an opportunity for Paris to show off its own AI ecosystem, which numbers around 750 companies.

US Vice President JD Vance will join top tech players in Paris next week at an artificial intelligence summit billed by France as a "wake-up call" for Europe in the global race for AI. Vance, whose attendance was confirmed Tuesday by a French diplomatic source, China's Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the highest-profile of representatives from 80 countries to mingle with players from across the sector on February 10 and 11. The event will take place in the French capital's sumptuous Grand Palais, built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition. In the run-up, French President Emmanuel Macron will on February 4 visit research centres applying AI to science and health, before hosting scientists and Nobel Prize winners at his Elysee Palace residence on Wednesday. A wider science conference will be held at the Polytechnique engineering school on Thursday and Friday. "The summit comes at exactly the right time for this wake-up call for France and Europe, and to show we are in position" to take advantage of the technology, an official in Macron's office told reporters. In recent weeks, Washington's announcement of $500 billion in investment to build up AI infrastructure and the release of a frugal but powerful generative AI model by Chinese firm DeepSeek have focussed minds in Europe. Also read | Introducing ChatGPT Gov: OpenAI launches tailored version for US government amid rise in AI competition The two superpowers are in the midst of a trade war. France must "not let this revolution pass it by", Macron's office said. Attendees at the summit will include Sam Altman, head of OpenAI – the firm that brought generative models to public consciousness in 2022 with the launch of ChatGPT. Google boss Sundar Pichai and Nobel Prize winner Demis Hassabis, who leads the company's DeepMind AI research unit, will also come, alongside Arthur Mensch, founder of French AI developer Mistral. The Elysee has said there are "talks" on hosting DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng, and has yet to clarify whether X owner Elon Musk – who has his own generative initiative, xAI – has accepted an invitation. Confirmed guests from Europe include European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. 'Stoke confidence' The tone of the AI summit will be "neither catastrophising, nor naive," Macron's AI envoy Anne Bouverot told AFP. Hosting the conference is also an opportunity for Paris to show off its own AI ecosystem, which numbers around 750 companies. Macron's office has said the summit would see the announcement of "massive" investments along the lines of his annual "Choose France" business conference, at which 15 billion euros ($15.4 billion) of inward investment were pledged in 2024. Also read | French President Macron tells Netanyahu Israeli firms allowed at Paris Air Show Beyond the economic opportunities, AI's impact on culture including artistic creativity and news production will be discussed in a side-event over the weekend. Debates open to the public, such as that one, are aimed at showing off "positive use cases for AI" to "stoke confidence and speed up adoption" of the technology, said France's digital minister Clara Chappaz. For now the French public is sceptical of AI, with 79 percent of respondents telling pollsters Ifop they were "concerned" about the technology in a recent survey. More 'inclusive' AI? Paris says it also hopes the summit can help kick off its vision of a more ethical and accessible and less resource-intensive AI. At present, "the AI under development is pushed by a few large players from a few countries", Bouverot said, whereas France wants "to promote more inclusive development". Indian premier Modi has been invited to co-host the Paris summit, in a push to bring governments on board. One of the summit's aims is the establishment of a public-interest foundation for which Paris aims to raise 2.5 billion euros over five years. Also read | Hundreds protest against Trump's trans policy in New York The effort would be "a public-private partnership between various governments, businesses and philanthropic foundations from different countries", Macron's office said. Paris hopes at the summit to chart different efforts at AI governance around the world and gather commitments for environmentally sustainable AI – although no binding mechanism is planned for now. "There are lots of big principles emerging around responsible, trustworthy AI, but it's not clear or easy to implement for the engineers in technical terms," said Laure de Roucy-Rochegonde, director of the geopolitical technology centre at the French Institute for International Relations (IFRI). Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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Artificial intelligence is set to transform the global job market, putting millions of jobs at risk while also boosting productivity. However, not all countries are equally prepared for this shift. So, how will AI shape the future of work? Here's a report.

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Britain is set to become the first country to introduce laws against the use of AI tools to generate <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/child-sexual-abuse" rel="dofollow">sexual abuse</a> images. This comes after law enforcement agencies warned of an alarming proliferation in such cases of the technology.
It has been a major concern for the UK police, and the government has taken the decision to close the legal loophole.&nbsp;
Those found guilty will face up to five years in prison.&nbsp;
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<h2>What does the law include?&nbsp;</h2>
Under the new law, it will be illegal to possess, create or distribute AI tools designed to generate child sexual abuse material.&nbsp;
Moreover, it will also be illegal for anyone to possess manuals that teach potential offenders how to use AI tools to either make abusive imagery or to help them abuse children, and the person found guilty will face up to three years in prison.&nbsp;
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The law will target people who run or moderate websites designed to share images or advice with other offenders.&nbsp;
The Border Force will be granted some extra powers, through which they will be able to compel anyone who they suspect of posing a sexual risk to children to unlock their digital devices for inspection.&nbsp;
This comes after continuous warnings over the use of AI tools in creating child sexual abuse imagery, as its cases have more than quadrupled in the space of a year.&nbsp;
According to the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), there were 245 confirmed reports of AI-generated child sexual abuse images last year, up from 51 in 2023.&nbsp;
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In a 30-day period last year, it found 3,512 AI images on a single dark website.&nbsp;
Moreover, in these, the voices of real children and victims are also being used.&nbsp;
These AI tools are also helping the perpetrators disguise their identity to help them groom and abuse their victims.&nbsp;
Senior police figures said that there is now well-established evidence that those who view such images are likely to go on to abuse children in person.
They are further worried that the use of AI imagery could also normalise the sexual abuse of children in the country.&nbsp;
The bill, however, has not yet been tabled in the parliament.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Under the new law, it will be illegal to possess, create or distribute artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to generate child sexual abuse material. 

Britain is set to become the first country to introduce laws against the use of AI tools to generate sexual abuse images. This comes after law enforcement agencies warned of an alarming proliferation in such cases of the technology. It has been a major concern for the UK police, and the government has taken the decision to close the legal loophole. Those found guilty will face up to five years in prison. Also read: Meta served deadline by EU to come up with answers regarding child abuse material on Instagram What does the law include? Under the new law, it will be illegal to possess, create or distribute AI tools designed to generate child sexual abuse material. Moreover, it will also be illegal for anyone to possess manuals that teach potential offenders how to use AI tools to either make abusive imagery or to help them abuse children, and the person found guilty will face up to three years in prison. Also read: 'Minors burnt, hung upside down': Orphanage in India's Madhya Pradesh under scanner for child abuse The law will target people who run or moderate websites designed to share images or advice with other offenders. The Border Force will be granted some extra powers, through which they will be able to compel anyone who they suspect of posing a sexual risk to children to unlock their digital devices for inspection. This comes after continuous warnings over the use of AI tools in creating child sexual abuse imagery, as its cases have more than quadrupled in the space of a year. According to the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), there were 245 confirmed reports of AI-generated child sexual abuse images last year, up from 51 in 2023. Also read: Australia fines Musk’s X $385,000 for failure to provide information on child abuse content In a 30-day period last year, it found 3,512 AI images on a single dark website. Moreover, in these, the voices of real children and victims are also being used. These AI tools are also helping the perpetrators disguise their identity to help them groom and abuse their victims. Senior police figures said that there is now well-established evidence that those who view such images are likely to go on to abuse children in person. They are further worried that the use of AI imagery could also normalise the sexual abuse of children in the country. The bill, however, has not yet been tabled in the parliament. (With inputs from agencies)

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In a turn of events, Taiwan has barred all its government agencies and critical infrastructure service providers from using DeepSeek. Taiwan has cited security concerns behind the move. According to Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs, these concerns include cross-border transmission and information leakage.

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Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented India's Union Budget for 2025-26 on Feb 1st. These are the major highlights you cannot miss. Watch in for more details!

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Dive into the world of DeepSeek. This video covers everything you need to know, from its core features and capabilities to its potential impact on the tech landscape. Watch this report to know what makes DeepSeek unique and why it's generating so much buzz.

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In a new set of action taken against Chinese AI company which is making headlines for days now, the US Department of Defense has blocked the access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/deepseek-ai" rel="dofollow">DeepSeek</a>.
This comes after it was discovered that US Congress employees had connected their work computers to the Chinese servers while using the AI service.&nbsp;
In a notice obtained by Axios, the Chief Administrative Officer said that DeepSeek is currently under review and unauthorised for official House use.&nbsp;
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It further highlighted the risks associated with the Chinese AI bot and cited examples where "threat actors are already exploiting" the chatbot to deliver malicious software and infect devices.
For this, the US Congress immediately implemented security measures to restrict DeepSeek's functionality on all House-issued devices.&nbsp;
The employees at US Congress are now restricted from installing the app on official phones, computers and tablets.&nbsp;
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However, despite the warnings, several staffers reportedly used the service for at least two days.&nbsp;
The official reason used by the US Congress was "operation reasons", however, the move came after concerns were raised about the potential security risks of using the Chinese AI app.&nbsp;
According to a Bloomberg report, the personnel began downloading earlier versions of DeepSeek's code to their workstations in the autumn of 2024, without realising that it is connected to Chinese servers.&nbsp;
According to the privacy policy of DeepSeek, the user data is stored in China and governed by Chinese law, which has been raising issues within the US Congress.&nbsp;
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<h2>Navy banned use of DeepSeek</h2>
The US Navy on Tuesday issued a ban on the usage of DeepSeek. They issued a warning email to "shipmates" saying DeepSeek&rsquo;s AI was not to be used &ldquo;in any capacity&rdquo; due to &ldquo;potential security and ethical concerns associated with the model&rsquo;s origin and usage.&rdquo;
A spokesperson for the US Navy confirmed the authenticity of the email and said it was in reference to the Department of the Navy&rsquo;s Chief Information Officer&rsquo;s generative AI policy.
(With inputs from agencies)
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World: This comes after it was discovered that US Department of Defence employees had connected their work computers to the Chinese servers while using the AI service. 

In a new set of action taken against Chinese AI company which is making headlines for days now, the US Department of Defense has blocked the access to DeepSeek. This comes after it was discovered that US Congress employees had connected their work computers to the Chinese servers while using the AI service. In a notice obtained by Axios, the Chief Administrative Officer said that DeepSeek is currently under review and unauthorised for official House use. Also read: India looking for AI winners tracking Deepseek success It further highlighted the risks associated with the Chinese AI bot and cited examples where "threat actors are already exploiting" the chatbot to deliver malicious software and infect devices. For this, the US Congress immediately implemented security measures to restrict DeepSeek's functionality on all House-issued devices. The employees at US Congress are now restricted from installing the app on official phones, computers and tablets. Also read: China's DeepSeek AI sparks national security fears over American user data: Will US ban it? However, despite the warnings, several staffers reportedly used the service for at least two days. The official reason used by the US Congress was "operation reasons", however, the move came after concerns were raised about the potential security risks of using the Chinese AI app. According to a Bloomberg report, the personnel began downloading earlier versions of DeepSeek's code to their workstations in the autumn of 2024, without realising that it is connected to Chinese servers. According to the privacy policy of DeepSeek, the user data is stored in China and governed by Chinese law, which has been raising issues within the US Congress. Also read: OpenAI claims Chinese rival DeepSeek trained AI chatbot using ChatGPT; Microsoft investigates Navy banned use of DeepSeek The US Navy on Tuesday issued a ban on the usage of DeepSeek. They issued a warning email to "shipmates" saying DeepSeek’s AI was not to be used “in any capacity” due to “potential security and ethical concerns associated with the model’s origin and usage.” A spokesperson for the US Navy confirmed the authenticity of the email and said it was in reference to the Department of the Navy’s Chief Information Officer’s generative AI policy. (With inputs from agencies)

US Congress bans employees from using DeepSeek over potential security risks

The USS Fitzgerald is the first U.S. Navy ship to implement an AI system that manages all onboard subsystems. This technology allows the crew to concentrate on battle preparation instead of maintenance tasks. The goal is to reduce equipment failures and ensure more ships are ready for potential conflicts.

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DeepSeek's low-cost artificial intelligence (AI) platform has served as a reality check to the world's leading tech giants. The Chinese AI startup's success has ignited a conversation in India over the potential for domestic AI businesses to benefit from this trend.

India looking for AI winners, tracking DeepSeek success.

Deepseek's low-cost artificial intelligence (AI) platform has served as a reality check to the world's leading tech giants.&nbsp;The Chinese AI startup's success has ignited a conversation in India over the potential for domestic AI businesses to benefit from this trend.
Many Indian businesses are already working on AI solutions in-house or through strategic alliances. No clear frontrunners have emerged yet. Still, Anand Rathi analysts have identified potential benefactors as L-T-I-Mindtree and latent view analytics.
<h2>Deepseek pushes India to look inward</h2>
According to the broker, latent view has a leg up in the AI preparedness game and also has a small but significant investment in an AI platform.&nbsp;Indian investors are also scouring for domestic AI winners after China's Deepseek created waves in the tech world.
Deepseek released an open-source AI model called R1 that can simulate human reasoning. The Chinese AI firm has raised a fierce debate, challenging everyone's assumptions about AI costs.
US Mega tech firms have invested well over 1.2 trillion dollars since 2017 in AI infrastructure. Besides what Nvidia and energy firms have spent on AI, amazon has put in more than 420 billion dollars.
Google, Meta and Microsoft have spent over 220 billion dollars each. Oracle has invested nearly 60 billion dollars. On the other hand, Deepseek claims its model was developed with less than 6 million dollars.
While Deepseek led a market rout of over one trillion dollars on Monday, global tech stocks have since pared some of those losses. Still, analysts warn the wealth loss could have a bigger impact on broader economies globally.
Separately, several indicators of market health point to Monday's abrupt drop being largely a hit to the world's largest technology companies and shares of AI-related stocks.
Yet, looking beyond tech heavyweights, a majority of S&amp;P 500 stocks ended the day higher and have continued to gain. Still, Deepseek's success is all set to rejig the global approach to AI and big tech firms.
(With inputs from the agencies)

Business & Economy: Indian investors are also scouring for domestic AI winners after China's Deepseek created waves in the tech world. Many Indian businesses are already working on AI solutions in-house or through strategic alliances.

Deepseek's low-cost artificial intelligence (AI) platform has served as a reality check to the world's leading tech giants. The Chinese AI startup's success has ignited a conversation in India over the potential for domestic AI businesses to benefit from this trend. Many Indian businesses are already working on AI solutions in-house or through strategic alliances. No clear frontrunners have emerged yet. Still, Anand Rathi analysts have identified potential benefactors as L-T-I-Mindtree and latent view analytics. Deepseek pushes India to look inward According to the broker, latent view has a leg up in the AI preparedness game and also has a small but significant investment in an AI platform. Indian investors are also scouring for domestic AI winners after China's Deepseek created waves in the tech world. Deepseek released an open-source AI model called R1 that can simulate human reasoning. The Chinese AI firm has raised a fierce debate, challenging everyone's assumptions about AI costs. US Mega tech firms have invested well over 1.2 trillion dollars since 2017 in AI infrastructure. Besides what Nvidia and energy firms have spent on AI, amazon has put in more than 420 billion dollars. Google, Meta and Microsoft have spent over 220 billion dollars each. Oracle has invested nearly 60 billion dollars. On the other hand, Deepseek claims its model was developed with less than 6 million dollars. While Deepseek led a market rout of over one trillion dollars on Monday, global tech stocks have since pared some of those losses. Still, analysts warn the wealth loss could have a bigger impact on broader economies globally. Separately, several indicators of market health point to Monday's abrupt drop being largely a hit to the world's largest technology companies and shares of AI-related stocks. Yet, looking beyond tech heavyweights, a majority of S&P 500 stocks ended the day higher and have continued to gain. Still, Deepseek's success is all set to rejig the global approach to AI and big tech firms. (With inputs from the agencies)

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As Chinese AI application DeepSeek surpasses American tech giants, the pushback has begun from the US government. This is along with the US government, as well as lawmakers who are citing concerns for national security of the US. Watch in for more details!

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Chinese AI platform DeepSeek announced on Monday (Jan 27) that it is limiting new user registrations due to large-scale cyberattacks, just hours after becoming the top free app on Apple&rsquo;s App Store in the United States.
<h2>DeepSeek faces 'large-scale malicious attacks'</h2>
DeepSeek, which recently surpassed OpenAI&rsquo;s ChatGPT in popularity, reported "large-scale malicious attacks" causing major service outages. As a result, the platform has restricted access for new users. These outages have impacted both its desktop and mobile versions.
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<h2>Tech stocks plunge following DeepSeek&rsquo;s success</h2>
Developed by a start-up in Hangzhou, eastern China, DeepSeek has quickly gained recognition for competing with industry leaders like OpenAI at a fraction of the cost. 
Its rise to the top of the US App Store on Monday sent shockwaves through the stock market, with shares in AI-related tech giants plummeting. 
Nvidia&rsquo;s market value dropped by $500 billion, while companies like Microsoft and Meta also faced significant losses. European firms were affected as well, with Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML&rsquo;s shares falling over 10% and Siemens Energy&rsquo;s shares declining by 21%.
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DeepSeek offers generative AI capabilities similar to its Western counterparts, enabling users to compose song lyrics, plan personal projects, or solve complex maths and reasoning problems. Although its functionality is subject to the strict censorship seen in other Chinese chatbots, such as Baidu&rsquo;s Ernie Bot, which limits discussions on political topics.
<h2>Who founded DeepSeek?</h2>
DeepSeek was established in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, an information and electronic engineering graduate from Hangzhou in southeastern China.
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/bruh-its-down-again-chatgpt-suffers-global-outage-millions-of-users-unable-to-access-platform-8647550"></a>Liang, who also founded the hedge fund that financed DeepSeek, reportedly stockpiled Nvidia A100 chips&mdash;now banned from export to China&mdash;to support the development of the app. Experts estimate he acquired around 50,000 of these chips and combined them with lower-end, imported alternatives to create the technology behind DeepSeek.
(With inputs from agencies)

Science & Tech, world: DeepSeek, which recently surpassed OpenAI’s ChatGPT in popularity, reported "large-scale malicious attacks" causing major service outages.

Chinese AI platform DeepSeek announced on Monday (Jan 27) that it is limiting new user registrations due to large-scale cyberattacks, just hours after becoming the top free app on Apple’s App Store in the United States. DeepSeek faces 'large-scale malicious attacks' DeepSeek, which recently surpassed OpenAI’s ChatGPT in popularity, reported "large-scale malicious attacks" causing major service outages. As a result, the platform has restricted access for new users. These outages have impacted both its desktop and mobile versions. Also read: 'AI's Sputnik moment': China's 'cheap' AI model DeepSeek overtakes billion-dollar ChatGPT Tech stocks plunge following DeepSeek’s success Developed by a start-up in Hangzhou, eastern China, DeepSeek has quickly gained recognition for competing with industry leaders like OpenAI at a fraction of the cost. Its rise to the top of the US App Store on Monday sent shockwaves through the stock market, with shares in AI-related tech giants plummeting. Nvidia’s market value dropped by $500 billion, while companies like Microsoft and Meta also faced significant losses. European firms were affected as well, with Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML’s shares falling over 10% and Siemens Energy’s shares declining by 21%. Also read: Musk's decade-old rivalry with Sam Altman creates hitch between Tesla CEO and Trump DeepSeek offers generative AI capabilities similar to its Western counterparts, enabling users to compose song lyrics, plan personal projects, or solve complex maths and reasoning problems. Although its functionality is subject to the strict censorship seen in other Chinese chatbots, such as Baidu’s Ernie Bot, which limits discussions on political topics. Who founded DeepSeek? DeepSeek was established in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, an information and electronic engineering graduate from Hangzhou in southeastern China. Also read: Was Suchir Balaji murdered? New photos from crime scene raise questions on suicide claims Liang, who also founded the hedge fund that financed DeepSeek, reportedly stockpiled Nvidia A100 chips—now banned from export to China—to support the development of the app. Experts estimate he acquired around 50,000 of these chips and combined them with lower-end, imported alternatives to create the technology behind DeepSeek. (With inputs from agencies)

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Scientists say artificial intelligence (AI) has crossed a critical "red line" and has replicated itself. In a new study, researchers from China showed that two popular large language models (LLMs) could clone themselves.

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There's a new AI model on the market, which has left Silicon Valley worried. Chinese AI app DeepSeek has climbed to the top of Apple&rsquo;s App Store rankings in the US, UK, and China, surpassing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chatgpt" rel="dofollow">ChatGPT</a> and other competitors to become the highest-rated free app.
Launched in January, the app has seen a surge in popularity, challenging the assumption that the US maintains an unshakable lead in artificial intelligence. DeepSeek is powered by the open-source DeepSeek-V3 model, which its developers claim was created for under $6 million, a fraction of the billions reportedly spent by rival AI companies.
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<h2>AI&rsquo;s Sputnik moment</h2>
Earlier this month, the company introduced DeepSeek-R1, which it claims offers "performance on par with" one of OpenAI&rsquo;s most advanced models. Silicon Valley venture capitalist and advisor to Donald Trump, Marc Andreessen, described DeepSeek-R1 as "AI&rsquo;s Sputnik moment," referring to the Soviet Union&rsquo;s 1957 launch of the first artificial satellite.
AI models like ChatGPT and DeepSeek rely heavily on advanced chips for their training. However, since 2021, the US has tightened restrictions on the export of advanced chips to China. In response, Chinese AI developers have collaborated and experimented with innovative techniques to continue their work without a steady supply of high-end imported chips. This has led to the creation of AI models that require significantly less computing power and are much cheaper to produce, potentially transforming the industry.
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The rise of DeepSeek has had a noticeable impact on markets. Shares in major US AI-related firms such as Nvidia, Microsoft, and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/metas-former-coo-sheryl-sandberg-sanctioned-by-delaware-judge-over-alleged-email-deletions-8655488">Meta</a> fell on Monday morning, while European companies also felt the effects. ASML, a Dutch chip equipment manufacturer, saw its shares drop by over 10%, and Siemens Energy&rsquo;s shares fell by 21%.
A group of US tech firms and international investors recently announced The Stargate Project, which aims to invest $500 billion in AI infrastructure in Texas.
<h2>Who founded DeepSeek?</h2>
DeepSeek was established in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, an information and electronic engineering graduate from Hangzhou in southeastern China. Liang, who also founded the hedge fund that financed DeepSeek, reportedly stockpiled Nvidia A100 chips&mdash;now banned from export to China&mdash;to support the development of the app. Experts estimate he acquired around 50,000 of these chips and combined them with lower-end, imported alternatives to create the technology behind DeepSeek.
Liang was recently seen attending a meeting of industry experts with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. In an interview with The China Academy in July 2024, he expressed surprise at the attention his earlier AI model received.
&ldquo;We didn&rsquo;t expect pricing to be such a sensitive issue. We were simply following our own pace, calculating costs, and setting prices accordingly,&rdquo; he said.
(With inputs from agencies)

Science & Tech, World: The Chinese company introduced DeepSeek-R1, which it claims offers "performance on par with" one of OpenAI’s most advanced models o1 Pro. 

There's a new AI model on the market, which has left Silicon Valley worried. Chinese AI app DeepSeek has climbed to the top of Apple’s App Store rankings in the US, UK, and China, surpassing ChatGPT and other competitors to become the highest-rated free app. Launched in January, the app has seen a surge in popularity, challenging the assumption that the US maintains an unshakable lead in artificial intelligence. DeepSeek is powered by the open-source DeepSeek-V3 model, which its developers claim was created for under $6 million, a fraction of the billions reportedly spent by rival AI companies. Also read: Was Suchir Balaji murdered? New photos from crime scene raise questions on suicide claims AI’s Sputnik moment Earlier this month, the company introduced DeepSeek-R1, which it claims offers "performance on par with" one of OpenAI’s most advanced models. Silicon Valley venture capitalist and advisor to Donald Trump, Marc Andreessen, described DeepSeek-R1 as "AI’s Sputnik moment," referring to the Soviet Union’s 1957 launch of the first artificial satellite. AI models like ChatGPT and DeepSeek rely heavily on advanced chips for their training. However, since 2021, the US has tightened restrictions on the export of advanced chips to China. In response, Chinese AI developers have collaborated and experimented with innovative techniques to continue their work without a steady supply of high-end imported chips. This has led to the creation of AI models that require significantly less computing power and are much cheaper to produce, potentially transforming the industry. Also read: Musk's decade-old rivalry with Sam Altman creates hitch between Tesla CEO and Trump The rise of DeepSeek has had a noticeable impact on markets. Shares in major US AI-related firms such as Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta fell on Monday morning, while European companies also felt the effects. ASML, a Dutch chip equipment manufacturer, saw its shares drop by over 10%, and Siemens Energy’s shares fell by 21%. A group of US tech firms and international investors recently announced The Stargate Project, which aims to invest $500 billion in AI infrastructure in Texas. Who founded DeepSeek? DeepSeek was established in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, an information and electronic engineering graduate from Hangzhou in southeastern China. Liang, who also founded the hedge fund that financed DeepSeek, reportedly stockpiled Nvidia A100 chips—now banned from export to China—to support the development of the app. Experts estimate he acquired around 50,000 of these chips and combined them with lower-end, imported alternatives to create the technology behind DeepSeek. Liang was recently seen attending a meeting of industry experts with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. In an interview with The China Academy in July 2024, he expressed surprise at the attention his earlier AI model received. “We didn’t expect pricing to be such a sensitive issue. We were simply following our own pace, calculating costs, and setting prices accordingly,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

'AI's Sputnik moment': China's 'cheap' AI model DeepSeek overtakes billion-dollar ChatGPT

Two of Britain's leading music icons, Elton John and Paul McCartney, urged the UK government to protect creative artists from AI, as ministers consult on changing copyright laws.&nbsp;
The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government is considering overhauling the law to allow AI developers to use creators' content online to help develop their models, unless rights holders opt out.&nbsp;The mooted changes could see technology companies permitted to use material that is available online without respecting copyright if they are using it for text or data mining.
But critics, including pop music legends John and McCartney, question how artists will opt out from all of the many different AI firms' generative programmes or monitor what has happened to their work online.
The "wheels are in motion to allow AI companies to ride roughshod over the traditional copyright laws that protect artists' livelihoods," John told The Sunday Times.
"This will allow global big tech companies to gain free and easy access to artists' work in order to train their artificial intelligence and create competing music."
The 77-year-old behind hits including "Rocket Man" and "Tiny Dancer" warned this will "dilute and threaten young artists' earnings" and that "the musician community rejects it wholeheartedly".
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The government has said it will use its consultation running until February 25 to explore key points of the debate including how creators can license and be remunerated for the use of their material.
<h2>Loss of creativity</h2>
Starmer has previously said the government needs to "get the balance right" with copyright and AI while noting the tech represented "a huge opportunity".
Asked about the plans in a BBC interview Sunday, finance minister Rachel Reeves insisted "we want to support artists".&nbsp;
McCartney, 82 -- one of the two surviving members of The Beatles -- echoed fears that the plans could dampen the incentive for writers and artists to create new material and result in a "loss of creativity".
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In a rare interview, he told the BBC any new legislation regarding copyright must "protect the creative thinkers, the creative artists", warning "you're not going to have them" without that.&nbsp;"You get young guys, girls, coming up, and they write a beautiful song, and they don't own it, and they don't have anything to do with it. And anyone who wants can just rip it off," he said.
"The truth is, the money's going somewhere... Somebody's getting paid, so why shouldn't it be the guy who sat down and wrote 'Yesterday'?"
In 2023, McCartney and Beatles drummer Ringo Starr used AI to extract John Lennon's vocals from an unfinished decades-old song and produce a new track called "Now and Then".
"I think AI is great, and it can do lots of great things," McCartney told the BBC in the rare interview, adding "it has its uses.&nbsp;"But it shouldn't rip creative people off. There's no sense in that."

Entertainment Hollywood Paul McCartney, fears uncontrolled use of AI as it could dampen the incentive for artists to create new material and result in "loss of creativity".

Two of Britain's leading music icons, Elton John and Paul McCartney, urged the UK government to protect creative artists from AI, as ministers consult on changing copyright laws. The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government is considering overhauling the law to allow AI developers to use creators' content online to help develop their models, unless rights holders opt out. The mooted changes could see technology companies permitted to use material that is available online without respecting copyright if they are using it for text or data mining. But critics, including pop music legends John and McCartney, question how artists will opt out from all of the many different AI firms' generative programmes or monitor what has happened to their work online. The "wheels are in motion to allow AI companies to ride roughshod over the traditional copyright laws that protect artists' livelihoods," John told The Sunday Times. "This will allow global big tech companies to gain free and easy access to artists' work in order to train their artificial intelligence and create competing music." The 77-year-old behind hits including "Rocket Man" and "Tiny Dancer" warned this will "dilute and threaten young artists' earnings" and that "the musician community rejects it wholeheartedly". American pop band Cigarettes After Sex kicks off the India leg of their X’s World Tour The government has said it will use its consultation running until February 25 to explore key points of the debate including how creators can license and be remunerated for the use of their material. Loss of creativity Starmer has previously said the government needs to "get the balance right" with copyright and AI while noting the tech represented "a huge opportunity". Asked about the plans in a BBC interview Sunday, finance minister Rachel Reeves insisted "we want to support artists". McCartney, 82 -- one of the two surviving members of The Beatles -- echoed fears that the plans could dampen the incentive for writers and artists to create new material and result in a "loss of creativity". The Stringer premieres at Sundance Fest: Film shows the truth behind 'Napalm Girl' photo In a rare interview, he told the BBC any new legislation regarding copyright must "protect the creative thinkers, the creative artists", warning "you're not going to have them" without that. "You get young guys, girls, coming up, and they write a beautiful song, and they don't own it, and they don't have anything to do with it. And anyone who wants can just rip it off," he said. "The truth is, the money's going somewhere... Somebody's getting paid, so why shouldn't it be the guy who sat down and wrote 'Yesterday'?" In 2023, McCartney and Beatles drummer Ringo Starr used AI to extract John Lennon's vocals from an unfinished decades-old song and produce a new track called "Now and Then". "I think AI is great, and it can do lots of great things," McCartney told the BBC in the rare interview, adding "it has its uses. "But it shouldn't rip creative people off. There's no sense in that."

Top British stars Elton John, Paul McCartney warn UK govt over AI copyright threat

Thailand's new same-sex marriage law goes into effect, with hundreds of couples tying the knot, marking a historic moment for LGBTQ+ rights in the country.

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Thailand on Wednesday posted an AI-generated video of its prime minister speaking in Mandarin encouraging Chinese tourists to visit the kingdom. Watch this report for more details!

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US President Donald Trump rescinded the Biden administration's sweeping executive order regulating artificial intelligence. Watch this report for more details!

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The United States government announced on Monday (Jan 13) that it would introduce tighter restrictions on the export of artificial intelligence (AI) chips and related technology. The move, aimed at limiting access to advanced AI technology for China and other rival nations, comes during the final days of Joe Biden's presidency.
Under the new regulations, the number of AI chips exported to most countries will be limited, while unrestricted access to US AI technology will be granted to America&rsquo;s ally nations. However, exports to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea will remain blocked.
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&ldquo;The US leads AI now&mdash;both AI development and AI chip design&mdash;and it&rsquo;s critical that we keep it that way,&rdquo; said US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan added that the rules aim to &ldquo;make it hard for our strategic competitors to use smuggling and remote access to evade our export control.&rdquo; 
He also said that they provide &ldquo;incentives for our friends and partners around the world to use trusted vendors for advanced AI.&rdquo;
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The updated regulations will take effect in 120 days, allowing the incoming Trump administration to review or adjust the policy.
The new rules include controls over the export, re-export, and in-country transfer of chips. Additionally, AI data centres will be required to meet stricter security standards to qualify for importing chips.
China&rsquo;s Commerce Ministry condemned the decision, calling it &ldquo;a flagrant violation&rdquo; of international trade rules and pledging to &ldquo;firmly safeguard&rdquo; its interests.
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The policy change has also faced criticism from within the industry. Nvidia, a leading chipmaker, criticised the regulations, labelling them &ldquo;sweeping overreach&rdquo;. The company said that the restrictions target &ldquo;technology that is already available in mainstream gaming PCs and consumer hardware,&rdquo; adding that the rules &ldquo;would do nothing to enhance US security.&rdquo;
In a blog post, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/nvidia-criticises-new-chip-export-restrictions">Nvidia</a> added that the first Trump administration showed how the US could succeed through &ldquo;innovation, competition, and by sharing our technologies with the world&mdash;not by retreating behind a wall of government overreach.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: “The US leads AI now—both AI development and AI chip design—and it’s critical that we keep it that way,” said US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.

The United States government announced on Monday (Jan 13) that it would introduce tighter restrictions on the export of artificial intelligence (AI) chips and related technology. The move, aimed at limiting access to advanced AI technology for China and other rival nations, comes during the final days of Joe Biden's presidency. Under the new regulations, the number of AI chips exported to most countries will be limited, while unrestricted access to US AI technology will be granted to America’s ally nations. However, exports to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea will remain blocked. Also read: ICJ judge Nawaf Salam appointed as Lebanon Prime Minister by President Joseph Aoun “The US leads AI now—both AI development and AI chip design—and it’s critical that we keep it that way,” said US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan added that the rules aim to “make it hard for our strategic competitors to use smuggling and remote access to evade our export control.” He also said that they provide “incentives for our friends and partners around the world to use trusted vendors for advanced AI.” Also read: 'Breakthrough,' Qatar presents Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal draft to Israel, Hamas The updated regulations will take effect in 120 days, allowing the incoming Trump administration to review or adjust the policy. The new rules include controls over the export, re-export, and in-country transfer of chips. Additionally, AI data centres will be required to meet stricter security standards to qualify for importing chips. China’s Commerce Ministry condemned the decision, calling it “a flagrant violation” of international trade rules and pledging to “firmly safeguard” its interests. Also read: 'Few anomalies': Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin calls off rocket launch The policy change has also faced criticism from within the industry. Nvidia, a leading chipmaker, criticised the regulations, labelling them “sweeping overreach”. The company said that the restrictions target “technology that is already available in mainstream gaming PCs and consumer hardware,” adding that the rules “would do nothing to enhance US security.” In a blog post, Nvidia added that the first Trump administration showed how the US could succeed through “innovation, competition, and by sharing our technologies with the world—not by retreating behind a wall of government overreach.” (With inputs from agencies)

New US AI chip export rules tighten grip on China, Beijing calls it 'flagrant violation'

The Pope has issued a strong warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence and fake news, stressing the risks of manipulating people's minds. He calls for greater responsibility in the use of technology and media, highlighting the ethical concerns that arise as AI continues to evolve and impact society.

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A new study has shown that using artificial intelligence (AI) in breast cancer screening can help doctors detect more cases of the disease.&nbsp;
This is the first large-scale test of AI in a real-world screening programme, demonstrating that it can improve detection rates while not increasing false positives or unnecessary follow-up tests, as reported by The Guardian.
<h2>How the study was conducted&nbsp;</h2>
The study, which analysed data from 461,818 women in Germany who underwent breast cancer screenings between July 2021 and February 2023, tested AI in a national screening programme targeting asymptomatic women aged 50 to 69. Each woman's mammogram was reviewed by two radiologists, with AI being used to assist in the review process for half of the women. The AI tool flagged suspicious areas and alerted radiologists if they missed something.
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<h2>AI boosts detection rates</h2>
According to the study published in the journal Nature Medicine, the results showed that women whose scans were assisted by AI had a 6.7 per cent higher breast cancer detection rate. After adjusting for factors like age and radiologist experience, the AI-assisted group detected 17.6 per cent more cancers. This means that one additional cancer case was found for every 1,000 women screened with AI.
Crucially, the AI tool did not lead to more false positives. This means women weren&rsquo;t sent for unnecessary follow-up tests. The AI&rsquo;s &ldquo;safety net&rdquo; function, which alerts radiologists when something suspicious is missed, led to 204 additional cancer diagnoses. Only 20 cancer cases would have been missed if radiologists had relied on their own assessments.
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<h2>Helping radiologists work more efficiently &nbsp;</h2>
The AI also helped reduce the workload of radiologists. Dr Stefan Bunk, co-author of the study and co-founder of Vara (the company behind the AI tool), explained that the AI allowed radiologists to review scans faster and focus on more complex cases.&nbsp;
<h2>Expert reactions</h2>
Experts have had mixed reactions to the findings. Dr Stephen Duffy, emeritus professor of cancer screening at Queen Mary University of London, praised the results but noted that further research is needed to determine whether AI could safely replace the two-radiologist system currently used in the UK.
Dr Kristina L&aring;ng from Lund University raised concerns about overdiagnosis, particularly regarding slow-growing tumours that may not need treatment. She emphasised the importance of long-term studies to ensure AI is identifying clinically significant cancers.
(With inputs from agencies)
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Science & Tech | World: This is the first large-scale test of AI in a real-world screening programme, demonstrating that it can improve detection rates while not increasing false positives or unnecessary follow-up tests.

A new study has shown that using artificial intelligence (AI) in breast cancer screening can help doctors detect more cases of the disease. This is the first large-scale test of AI in a real-world screening programme, demonstrating that it can improve detection rates while not increasing false positives or unnecessary follow-up tests, as reported by The Guardian. How the study was conducted The study, which analysed data from 461,818 women in Germany who underwent breast cancer screenings between July 2021 and February 2023, tested AI in a national screening programme targeting asymptomatic women aged 50 to 69. Each woman's mammogram was reviewed by two radiologists, with AI being used to assist in the review process for half of the women. The AI tool flagged suspicious areas and alerted radiologists if they missed something. Also Read | Why is there no HMPV vaccine despite the virus's discovery 24 years ago? AI boosts detection rates According to the study published in the journal Nature Medicine, the results showed that women whose scans were assisted by AI had a 6.7 per cent higher breast cancer detection rate. After adjusting for factors like age and radiologist experience, the AI-assisted group detected 17.6 per cent more cancers. This means that one additional cancer case was found for every 1,000 women screened with AI. Crucially, the AI tool did not lead to more false positives. This means women weren’t sent for unnecessary follow-up tests. The AI’s “safety net” function, which alerts radiologists when something suspicious is missed, led to 204 additional cancer diagnoses. Only 20 cancer cases would have been missed if radiologists had relied on their own assessments. Also Read | Rabbit fever cases surge in the US: CDC report highlights risks Helping radiologists work more efficiently The AI also helped reduce the workload of radiologists. Dr Stefan Bunk, co-author of the study and co-founder of Vara (the company behind the AI tool), explained that the AI allowed radiologists to review scans faster and focus on more complex cases. Expert reactions Experts have had mixed reactions to the findings. Dr Stephen Duffy, emeritus professor of cancer screening at Queen Mary University of London, praised the results but noted that further research is needed to determine whether AI could safely replace the two-radiologist system currently used in the UK. Dr Kristina Lång from Lund University raised concerns about overdiagnosis, particularly regarding slow-growing tumours that may not need treatment. She emphasised the importance of long-term studies to ensure AI is identifying clinically significant cancers. (With inputs from agencies)

New study shows AI helps find more cancer cases without causing extra harm

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