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UK Government Partners Anthropic AI To Improve Public Services
Anthropic confirms Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with UK government to explore use of AI to improve public services
Apple To Integrate Alibaba’s AI Into iPhones In China
Apple Intelligence in China is reportedly not going to utilise OpenAI's ChatGPT, after Alibaba confirmed AI partnership with Apple
AI in Your Pocket: How Mobile Devices Are Leveraging Artificial...
Discover how AI is transforming mobile devices into intelligent companions. From predictive analytics to accessibility innovations, explore the future of AI-powered smartphones and their impact on daily life.
OpenAI Rebuffs $97.4 Billion Buyout Offer From Elon Musk Group
“No thank you” says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, after group of investors led by Elon Musk make $97bn buyout offer
OpenAI ‘Finalising Design’ For In-House AI Chip
OpenAI reportedly set to finalise design for first in-house AI chip within months, putting it on track to come into use next year
DeepSeek Ends Promotional API Pricing Amidst Demand Surge
Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek discontinues promotional pricing for V3 large language model as demand surge strains resources
Researchers Deliver High-Performance AI Model For Under $50
US researchers say innovative technique delivers performance beating recent OpenAI model with training costs of below $50
BYD To Equip Nearly All EVs With Driving Automation
World's biggest EV maker BYD to bring advanced self-driving features to nearly all vehicles, in major step toward ADAS accessibility
France, EU Promise Simplified Regulation For AI Growth
At AI Action Summit, French president Macron, EU digital chief promise to 'simplify' red tape for AI growth
Macron Shares Deepfakes As AI Summit Begins
French president Emmanuel Macron shares deepfake videos of himself as France, EU announce AI plans at Paris AI Action Summit
OpenAI Takes First Steps For ‘Stargate’ Data Centres
OpenAI considering proposals from 16 states under $500bn Stargate plan to build out AI infrastructures across US
US Proposes DeepSeek Ban For Federal Devices
US House of Representatives proposes bill that could ban Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek from government-issued devices
US China Restrictions Creating ‘Incentive To Innovate’
Experts tell US government advisory panel China export controls spurring innovative technologies like DeepSeek
DeepSeek Shows China Containment Is ‘Illusion’, Says...
Success of China's DeepSeek helps spur broader interest in Chinese tech stocks, as investors reconsider AI business models
DeepSeek Warns Of Scam Websites, Social Media Accounts
Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek warns fake social media accounts, websites being used to scam users, sell fraudulent cryptocurrencies
Google Revises Superbowl AI Ad Over Gouda Controversy
Google revises high-profile Superbowl ad promoting Gemini AI tool over potentially inaccurate figures for gouda cheese consumption
Amazon Readies Release Of Revamped Alexa AI – Report
After delays to its Alexa generative AI voice assistant, Amazon invites press outlets to preview event in late February
Alphabet Disappoints Investors, Despite Profit, Revenue Increases
Negative reaction from Wall Street, after Google parent Alphabet slightly missed Q4 revenue target, despite healthy overall growth
Alphabet Lifts Ban On AI For Weapons
Google ban on use of AI for developing weapons, surveillance tools ended by Alphabet, amid “increasingly complex geopolitical landscape”
Australia Bans China’s DeepSeek On Government Devices
Another country announces ban on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek on government devices, while other countries also mull ban
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European Start-Ups Adopt DeepSeek To Cut Costs
European start-up executives say DeepSeek could make AI more accessible with services at fraction of cost of OpenAI
Texas Bans DeepSeek, Other Chinese Apps
Texas governor bans AI chatbot DeepSeek, RedNote, other popular Chinese apps from government devices over security concerns
OpenAI Launches Research Analysis AI Agent
Microsoft-backed OpenAI launches AI agent intended to replicate work of research analyst, producing complex report based on user prompt
SoftBank, OpenAI Create Joint Venture To Market AI In Japan
SoftBank, OpenAI create 50-50 joint venture to market AI services to Japanese corporate customers amidst broader AI expansion plans
Nvidia’s Huang Meets With Trump After DeepSeek Chaos
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang meets with US president Trump at White House after Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek rattles markets
LinkedIn Lawsuit Over AI Training Is Dismissed
Plaintiff dismisses proposed class-action lawsuit against LinkedIn over alleged use of private messages for AI training
Italy Blocks DeepSeek Over Data Concerns
Italian Data regulator orders AI start-up DeepSeek to stop processing users' data, opens probe after receiving 'insufficient' answers
Sensitive DeepSeek Data Exposed Online
Cloud security firm Wiz finds sensitive data from AI start-up DeepSeek exposed online, after chatbot emerges into spotlight