ByteDance has terminated the services of an intern for interference with an AI model project, which reportedly caused tens of millions dollars' worth of damages, a claim denied by the Chinese owner of massively popular video-sharing platform TikTok.

The firing took place in August, according to a clarification issued by ByteDance after Chinese mainland social media was abuzz with how massive a dent the intern's actions had made on the company's finances.&nbsp;

In a statement posted on its news aggregation platform Toutiao on Saturday (Oct 19), ByteDance described as 'inaccurate' the reports of any significant damage or revenue losses for the company arising from the intern's actions.

The intern in question was part of ByteDance advertising tech department's commercialisation wing.

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Reportedly dissatisfied with resource allocations, the intern disrupted AI model training involving over 8,000 GPUs or Graphics&nbsp;Processing Units.

ByteDance, which in addition to TikTok is developing several AI applications, said the company's official commercial projects and AI operations were not disrupted.

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It said industry associations and the university of the intern were informed about the misconduct. The intern studied in Beihang University and Peking University, according to a report in South China Morning Post.

Countering claims in social media, ByteDance said the intern did not have experience with its AI lab.

The company's clarifications came even an audio recording claiming to be from the intern surfaced on the global code depository site GitHub.&nbsp;

The audio from the handle 'JusticeFighter110' posted on October 18 claimed the intern inserted malicious code into the AI project. But another repository on GitHub said the audio was fabricated.

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According to the SCMP report,&nbsp;the intern had previosly worked at SenseTime and the Oxford University before starting&nbsp;at ByteDance in 2021.

Figting in generative AI world against big players like OpenAI, ByteDance's AI lab is bringing out several features and applications driven by artificial intellicence.&nbsp;

Its Doubao AI model reached 47 monthly active users in September as opposed to Baidu’s Ernie Bot or Wenxiaoyan which had 12 mn and Moonshot AI’s Kimi, which had had 7 mn users.

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ByteDance has terminated the services of an intern for interference with an AI model project, which reportedly caused tens of millions dollars' worth of damages, a claim denied by the Chinese owner of massively popular video-sharing platform TikTok.

ByteDance has terminated the services of an intern for interference with an AI model project, which reportedly caused tens of millions dollars' worth of damages, a claim denied by the Chinese owner of massively popular video-sharing platform TikTok. The firing took place in August, according to a clarification issued by ByteDance after Chinese mainland social media was abuzz with how massive a dent the intern's actions had made on the company's finances. In a statement posted on its news aggregation platform Toutiao on Saturday (Oct 19), ByteDance described as 'inaccurate' the reports of any significant damage or revenue losses for the company arising from the intern's actions. The intern in question was part of ByteDance advertising tech department's commercialisation wing. Watch: Will ByteDance to divest TikTok Or Face Ban? × Reportedly dissatisfied with resource allocations, the intern disrupted AI model training involving over 8,000 GPUs or Graphics Processing Units. ByteDance, which in addition to TikTok is developing several AI applications, said the company's official commercial projects and AI operations were not disrupted. TikTok fights back: ByteDance appeals against potential ban in US, calls it 'unconstitutional' It said industry associations and the university of the intern were informed about the misconduct. The intern studied in Beihang University and Peking University, according to a report in South China Morning Post. Countering claims in social media, ByteDance said the intern did not have experience with its AI lab. The company's clarifications came even an audio recording claiming to be from the intern surfaced on the global code depository site GitHub. The audio from the handle 'JusticeFighter110' posted on October 18 claimed the intern inserted malicious code into the AI project. But another repository on GitHub said the audio was fabricated. TikTok cuts hundreds of jobs as ByteDance shifts focus to AI content moderation According to the SCMP report, the intern had previosly worked at SenseTime and the Oxford University before starting at ByteDance in 2021. Figting in generative AI world against big players like OpenAI, ByteDance's AI lab is bringing out several features and applications driven by artificial intellicence. Its Doubao AI model reached 47 monthly active users in September as opposed to Baidu’s Ernie Bot or Wenxiaoyan which had 12 mn and Moonshot AI’s Kimi, which had had 7 mn users. (With inputs from agencies)

TikTok owner ByteDance's AI project was disrupted massively by an intern. And then, this happened

The Indian government&nbsp;on Monday ordered telecom businesses to only purchase devices from "trusted sources" for network expansion or upgrades, dealing a severe blow to Chinese telecom equipment manufacturers. A statement tightening the rules for telecom licences was released on Monday by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The action is intended to stop Chinese suppliers like Huawei and ZTE from giving Indian telecom carriers equipment for the impending 5G services.

"With effect from 15th June 2021, the licensee shall only connect trusted products in its network and also seek permission from designated authority for upgradation or expansion of existing Network utilizing the telecommunication equipment not designated as trusted products," reads the DoT notification.&nbsp;

However, "These directions will not affect ongoing annual maintenance contracts or updates to existing equipment already inducted into the network as on the date of effect," it added.

"Designated authority may also notify a list of designated sources from whom no procurement can be done. Procedure for inclusion of telecommunication equipment in the list of trusted sources will be issued," the notice added. 
 
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The National Cyber Security Coordinator is the "designated authority," and it is responsible for notifying trustworthy products as well as the equipment categories for which the security standards relating to trusted sources apply. 
 
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The government made it clear that these guidelines won't have an impact on continuing annual maintenance agreements or software upgrades for already-owned equipment. The DoT modified the telecom licencing requirements in 2021 and added "defence" and "national security" as requirements for the acquisition of reliable telecom equipment. The designated authorities may then request telecom businesses to stop using products that are deemed dangerous. The word "expansion" was added to the licence conditions in the most recent notification by the DoT.

Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE have not yet finished the documentation necessary to request clearance from "trusted sources." Due to security concerns, a number of nations, notably the US, the UK, and Sweden, have prohibited operators from using Huawei-made equipment. Huawei has been accused of spying for the Chinese government by nations like Canada.

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The Indian government on Monday ordered telecom businesses to only purchase devices from "trusted sources" for network expansion or upgrades, dealing a severe blow to Chinese telecom equipment manufacturers.

The Indian government on Monday ordered telecom businesses to only purchase devices from "trusted sources" for network expansion or upgrades, dealing a severe blow to Chinese telecom equipment manufacturers. A statement tightening the rules for telecom licences was released on Monday by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The action is intended to stop Chinese suppliers like Huawei and ZTE from giving Indian telecom carriers equipment for the impending 5G services. "With effect from 15th June 2021, the licensee shall only connect trusted products in its network and also seek permission from designated authority for upgradation or expansion of existing Network utilizing the telecommunication equipment not designated as trusted products," reads the DoT notification. However, "These directions will not affect ongoing annual maintenance contracts or updates to existing equipment already inducted into the network as on the date of effect," it added. "Designated authority may also notify a list of designated sources from whom no procurement can be done. Procedure for inclusion of telecommunication equipment in the list of trusted sources will be issued," the notice added. Also read | China claims to have 70% of global 5G stations amid international security concerns The National Cyber Security Coordinator is the "designated authority," and it is responsible for notifying trustworthy products as well as the equipment categories for which the security standards relating to trusted sources apply. Watch | Gravitas: Huawei dumped from India's 5G trials The government made it clear that these guidelines won't have an impact on continuing annual maintenance agreements or software upgrades for already-owned equipment. The DoT modified the telecom licencing requirements in 2021 and added "defence" and "national security" as requirements for the acquisition of reliable telecom equipment. The designated authorities may then request telecom businesses to stop using products that are deemed dangerous. The word "expansion" was added to the licence conditions in the most recent notification by the DoT. Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE have not yet finished the documentation necessary to request clearance from "trusted sources." Due to security concerns, a number of nations, notably the US, the UK, and Sweden, have prohibited operators from using Huawei-made equipment. Huawei has been accused of spying for the Chinese government by nations like Canada. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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China is going to meet with the country's Big Tech firms, the South China Morning Post reported, citing two sources briefed on the situation.

It added that the symposium has been set to assure business executives that regulators will no longer demand rectifications or impose surprise fines and will be held after the Labour Day holiday.

According to the Xinhua news agency, officials met with the Chinese Communist Party's decision-making body.

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It said that it was "necessary to promote the healthy development of the platform economy" and "complete its rectification".

The Politburo meeting was chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping and after the meeting, officials said there was a need to "respond to market concerns in a timely manner".

The news has raised hopes that Beijing will stop its long-running, sweeping regulatory clampdown on the tech sector.

As a result, Shanghai and Hong Kong led a rally across Asian and European markets on Friday.

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Financial experts have warned officials will struggle to achieve a soft landing by controlling prices while still nurturing growth and the recovery in the US economy could be thrown off course.

Carol Schleif told Bloomberg Television, "The Fed's record on soft landings is not that strong."&nbsp;

"Markets are watching very, very carefully to see if we can thread that needle," Scheif added at the BMO Family Office.

Due to China's lockdowns, the sentiment of growth remains fragile as traders are operating under the shadows of war and soaring inflation.

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China is going to meet with the country's Big Tech firms, the South China Morning Post reported, citing two sources briefed on the situation. It added that the symposium has been set to assure business executives that regulators will no longer demand rectifications or impose surprise fines and will be held after the Labour Day holiday.

China is going to meet with the country's Big Tech firms, the South China Morning Post reported, citing two sources briefed on the situation. It added that the symposium has been set to assure business executives that regulators will no longer demand rectifications or impose surprise fines and will be held after the Labour Day holiday. According to the Xinhua news agency, officials met with the Chinese Communist Party's decision-making body. It said that it was "necessary to promote the healthy development of the platform economy" and "complete its rectification". The Politburo meeting was chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping and after the meeting, officials said there was a need to "respond to market concerns in a timely manner". The news has raised hopes that Beijing will stop its long-running, sweeping regulatory clampdown on the tech sector. As a result, Shanghai and Hong Kong led a rally across Asian and European markets on Friday. Also see | From education to bitcoin, China's season of regulatory crackdown Financial experts have warned officials will struggle to achieve a soft landing by controlling prices while still nurturing growth and the recovery in the US economy could be thrown off course. Carol Schleif told Bloomberg Television, "The Fed's record on soft landings is not that strong." "Markets are watching very, very carefully to see if we can thread that needle," Scheif added at the BMO Family Office. Due to China's lockdowns, the sentiment of growth remains fragile as traders are operating under the shadows of war and soaring inflation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

End of regulatory crackdown? China to hold symposium with the country's Big Tech firms

France's President Emmanuel&nbsp;Macron has attacked the United States and China for investing in ''nonsense innovation'' and praised his nation for being much more business-friendly and innovative.

Macron advised the two countries to foster the growth of tech companies in Europe instead of wasting their money because they have an excess liquidity in&nbsp;financial markets.

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"This place (Paris) now is more and more perceived as first business-friendly and then innovative," Macron&nbsp;told a panel of executives from startups at France's tech show Viva Tech.

"So the more ... we elaborate and increase the strength of this place the more you will attract investors coming from the United States and China."

Macron&nbsp;is pushing for Europe to create 10 technology giants worth 100 billion euros ($120 billion) each in valuation by 2030, in a bid to rival US&nbsp;companies that dominate the sector.

But while a growing number of digital companies are lining up to go public via an initial public offering (IPO) or a buyout from a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC), investments in tech lag those seen in the United States and China.

Macron&nbsp;has since his election in 2017 championed investment in the digital economy as a key to lower unemployment and stimulating economic growth and vowed to turn the country into a "startup nation."

Four years on, France's startup scene has prospered, with more than a dozen so-called unicorns, or companies valued 1 billion euros or more.

French startups raised a record 5.4 billion euros in 2020, up 7 per cent&nbsp;from a year earlier, according to EY.

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France's President Emmanuel Macron has attacked the United States and China for investing in ''nonsense innovation'' and praised his nation for being much more business-friendly and innovative.

France's President Emmanuel Macron has attacked the United States and China for investing in ''nonsense innovation'' and praised his nation for being much more business-friendly and innovative. Macron advised the two countries to foster the growth of tech companies in Europe instead of wasting their money because they have an excess liquidity in financial markets. "This place (Paris) now is more and more perceived as first business-friendly and then innovative," Macron told a panel of executives from startups at France's tech show Viva Tech. "So the more ... we elaborate and increase the strength of this place the more you will attract investors coming from the United States and China." Macron is pushing for Europe to create 10 technology giants worth 100 billion euros ($120 billion) each in valuation by 2030, in a bid to rival US companies that dominate the sector. But while a growing number of digital companies are lining up to go public via an initial public offering (IPO) or a buyout from a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC), investments in tech lag those seen in the United States and China. Macron has since his election in 2017 championed investment in the digital economy as a key to lower unemployment and stimulating economic growth and vowed to turn the country into a "startup nation." Four years on, France's startup scene has prospered, with more than a dozen so-called unicorns, or companies valued 1 billion euros or more. French startups raised a record 5.4 billion euros in 2020, up 7 per cent from a year earlier, according to EY. (With inputs from agencies)

Taking aim at US and Chinese tech bonanza, Macron says France is more 'innovative'

India's external affairs minister on Saturday termed technology as "new parameter" to measure "power and influence" while adding that it can never be "politically neutral".

India's external affairs minister on Saturday termed technology as "new parameter" to measure "power and influence" while adding that it can never be "politically neutral". "Today there are new parameters and technology is certainly one of them because what they do is they create relationships, in some case dependencies, convergencies...technology has never been politically neutral, how one approaches it. At the end of the day there is so much interpenetration at one level and yet so much divisiveness and how you straddled that," he said. The statement comes amidst a global backlash by many countries on Chinese tech companies and apps. India in the aftermath of Galwan violent face-off 15th June banned 59 Chinese apps including popular Tik Tok. Countries are taking a position on Chinese technology firms and just last week US President Donald Trump issued orders banning Tik Tok and WeChat. Globally concerns and actions are being taken by countries like UK, the US, Canada and others on 5G by Chinese company Huawei. EAM speaking at the CII virtual event said, "We think technology is capability, but it is hugely security" Earlier this year, the ministry of external affairs ministry announced the establishment of New, Emerging and Strategic Technologies (NEST) Division to evaluate decisions on technology.

Technology is never politically neutral, says Jaishankar

The U.S. blacklisted 28 Chinese organisations which were involved in abuses against Uighurs in Xinjiang province. 8 Chinese tech companies put on the so-called entity list.

U.S. blacklisted 28 Chinese organisations, involved in abuses against Uighurs

Alibaba's 'future hotel' uses robots, AI