‘Experts’ fear China’s DeepSeek AI. Econ 101 says they shouldn’t worry

The tech sector turned all eyes to China's new DeepSeek AI. Fear of Chinese dominance drove down stocks more than it should. Either way it plays out, this will be good for US AI.

Is DeepSeek China’s Sputnik Moment?

The Chinese company’s low-cost, high-performance A.I. model has shocked Silicon Valley, and a longtime China watcher warns that the West is being leapfrogged in many other industries, too.

We’re closing the loopholes that allow paedophiles to use AI to sexually abuse children

Technology has changed how predators operate. Now a raft of new offences will stop those who create heinous content escaping punishment

Workday lays off 1,750 employees, citing demand for AI

It's the latest in a series of similar decisions by big tech companies, like Google and Amazon.

Artificial intelligence: The first measures of the European AI Act regulation take effect

One part of the European text comes into force on February 2, just a few days before the Summit for Action on AI in Paris, but its full implementation will be gradual and could be contested.

Oracle adds AI pricing features to financial software

Oracle on Thursday added another set of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to NetSuite, one of its corporate finance software offerings, including some that might make it faster for consumers to get a price quote on purchases like custom bicycles. Another such task that is common in the business world is giving a customer a price quote on a complicated purchase that might have a lot of options, when a sales professional would need to sift through materials to come up with a price. NetSuite on Thursday announced a feature to compile such a quote via conversation with a chatbot asking what the customer wants, which can either be used by sales professionals behind the scenes to speed up their work, or directly by consumers in the case of e-commerce businesses.

Newspaper headlines: 'New doubt over Letby guilt' and 'crackdown on AI child abuse'

Fresh concerns raised in the Lucy Letby case and government plans to stop AI child abuse are on the front of Sunday's papers.

OpenAI’s new ChatGPT agent is ‘like a superpower,’ says CEO Sam Altman

OpenAI chief Sam Altman has described the company's new Deep Research feature as being 'like a superpower.'

Palantir is surging after a big earnings beat. Here's what analysts had to say

Analysts liked what they heard from Palantir after the software company reported another strong quarter and issued rosy guidance.

EXCLUSIVE: Dad shares how fatherhood is the best work experience in tearjerker Google Super Bowl ad

He learned his best negotiating skills when reaching an agreement on how many books to read at bedtime.

AI tools have put child sexual abuse ‘on steroids’, Home Secretary warns

The Home Office said fake images are being used to blackmail children and force them to livestream further abuse.

Creators of AI child sex abuse images face up to five years in prison under crackdown

UK to be first country to make owning artificial intelligence tools designed to make images of child sexual abuse illegal

The EU’s AI bans come with big loopholes for police

The EU’s AI Act bans some “unacceptable” use of the technology but critics say the law is riddled with security exemptions.

DeepSeek’s success will undermine the US-China tech war

The switch from centralised, closed models to open source democratises AI access for everyone

Microsoft Patches Critical Azure AI Face Service Vulnerability with CVSS 9.9 Score

Microsoft fixes CVE-2025-21415 (CVSS 9.9) and CVE-2025-21396 flaws, addressing privilege escalation risks in Azure AI Face Service and Microsoft Accou

Canada's StackAdapt snaps up $235M for its AI-based programmatic platform

While the U.S. and Canada duke it out over tariffs between the two countries, a tech company based out of Toronto is announcing a major round of funding

Sam Altman Unveils Deep Research at SoftBank Event

OpenAI chief Sam Altman talks about the company's next AI agent — Deep Research — powered by its chatbot ChatGPT. He appeared at a SoftBank event where he and billionaire investor Masayoshi Son announced a joint venture to develop AI services to businesses across Japan. (Source: Bloomberg)

You’ll Get 5 Years In Prison For Possessing Or Creating These AI-Tools

Five years in prison for possessing or creating AI-tools used in the production of child sexual abuse material—it’s about time. Here’s what you need to know.

AI tools used for child sexual abuse images targeted in Home Office crackdown

UK will be first country to bring in tough new laws to tackle the technology behind the creation of abusive material

DOGE boasts about billions in canceled federal contracts — but the data is murky

President Trump, Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency have touted billions in terminated contracts deemed wasteful, but there's little transparency about how savings are tracked.

OpenAI Announces New 'Deep Research' Tool For ChatGPT Amid DeepSeek Buzz

Artificial intelligence newcomer DeepSeek has sent Silicon Valley into a frenzy, with its high performance and supposed low cost prompting calls for US developers to go faster.

Early users put OpenAI's ChatGPT Operator to the test with real-world tasks

OpenAI's new ChatGPT Operator is getting its first workout from US users who have early access to the tool.

Scarlett Johansson calls out 'misuse of AI' over deepfake Kanye West protest video

A deepfake video purported to show Jewish celebrities including Johansson protesting about Kanye West.

AI tools used to generate child abuse images made illegal in 'world leading' move

The government says it is leading the way with its crackdown on AI-generated abuse images, after warnings the content was being produced at a "chilling" rate.

Tana Raises $25Million to Unlock the Power of Human-AI Collaboration

Tana, the all-in-one workspace that naturally integrates AI into everyday work, announced a $14 million Series A round led by Tola Capital,

Critical New Microsoft Account Takeover Bypasses Authentication

Microsoft has confirmed that Microsoft Accounts have been left with missing authentication mechanisms that could lead to a hacker takeover. Here’s what you need to know.

OpenAI’s new agent can compile detailed reports on practically any topic

In just minutes, Deep Research can produce reports that would take humans “tens of hours” to complete

Tana raises $25M for AI-embedded workflow platform

Initial backers included Lars Rasmussen, Founder of Google Maps and the Google Wave CEO, and Holly Branson of Virgin.

CEO Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, will visit Korea amid controversy over semiconducto..

CEO Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, will visit Korea amid controversy over semiconductor cost-effectiveness, which has been ignited by Chinese AI (artificial intelligence) startup Dipsyk...

AI systems with 'unacceptable risk' are now banned in the EU

Starting February 2 in the EU, AI systems deemed "unacceptably risky" or harmful by the bloc's regulators are being banned from use.

Latent Labs Secures $50M in Funding to Realize the Potential of AI-Powered, Programmable Biology

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AI is putting online child abuse on steroids, says home secretary

Apple’s iPhone Will Use Alibaba AI in China, Joe Tsai Says

(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc.’s iPhones in China will use Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s artificial intelligence technology, Joe Tsai said on Thursday.Most Read from BloombergWhy American Mobility Ground to a HaltSaudi Arabia’s Neom Signs $5 Billion Deal for AI Data CenterSpaceX Bid to Turn Texas Starbase Into City Is Set for Vote in MayCutting Arena Subsidies Can Help Cover Tax Cuts, Think Tank Says“Apple has been very selective, they talked to a number of companies in China, and in the end they choo

Palantir soars more than 23% as AI powers strong earnings and guidance

Palantir surged more than 23% in premarket trading on robust fourth-quarter results and guidance.

Teachers lead US$235-million financing of emerging Canadian tech giant StackAdapt

StackAdapt is expected to surpass US$500-million in revenue and US$125-million in operating earnings in 2025, making it one of Canada’s largest and most profitable private tech companies

Palantir Investors Just Got Spectacular News from CEO Alex Karp @themotleyfool #stocks $PLTR

The artificial intelligence (AI) specialist kicked its growth into overdrive.

DeepSeek Is a Win for China in the A.I. Race. Will the Party Stifle It?

DeepSeek’s success embodies China’s ambitions in artificial intelligence. But it could also threaten the grip on power the nation’s leaders hold.

BTC Miner Riot Platforms Announces New Board Appointments to Push AI Pivot

Riot also announced it has hired investment banks Evercore and Northland Capital Markets to lead discussions with potential AI and HPC partners.

Researchers Create a Low-Cost AI Model to Analyse How OpenAI’s o1 Reasons

The S1-32B AI model, developed by the researchers, is said to closely match the performance of OpenAI’s o1 model.

Palantir Jumps 18% After Earnings Smash Estimates--AI Boom Continues

Palantir Beats Wall Street Forecasts, Stock Spikes on AI Growth

Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue Growth and ...

Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR) reports robust financial performance with significant US market gains, while facing international expansion hurdles.

SAP builds new business suite in the cloud

SAP is taking more control: From the new Business Suite to the Business Data Cloud and the AI apps, everything is to be pre-configured in the cloud.

DeepSeek decoded: 5 myths and realities about the Chinese AI startup’s rise

The excitement around DeepSeek is giving way to scrutiny, with questions emerging about how its AI models were built and their broader impact.

NetSuite Migrates to Oracle Autonomous Database to Help Organizations Take Advantage of Enterprise-Grade AI, Security, Performance, and Innovation

/PRNewswire/ -- SuiteConnect -- Oracle NetSuite is migrating to Oracle Autonomous Database to enable its customers to take advantage of the enhanced security,...

News Weekly: DeepSeek rising, massive Garmin outage, the S Pen confusion, and more

A round-up of the biggest Tech-related news that stood out this week.

OpenAI Developer "DeepSeek, Not New"… Developing AI Dedicated Device

Sam Altman OpenAI CEO, Interview with Nihon Keizai Shimbun OpenAI and SoftBank to Build Japan's AI Infrastructure OpenAI is set to develop a generativ

Inside The Viral AI Video Of Celebrities Slamming Ye’s Hateful Remarks

The creatives behind the fake video share the backstory. “It’s time to stop being silent and respond to antisemites like Kanye West in the strongest way possible.”

Apple will integrate Alibaba's AI into iPhones in China, chairman Joe Tsai says

Alibaba Group chairman Joe Tsai confirmed the company is partnering with Apple to help it roll out AI for iPhones sold in China on Thursday.

Opinion | Hank Azaria’s ‘Simpsons’ Voices Won’t Be Fully Replicated by A.I.

Soon enough, artificial intelligence may be able to recreate the sounds — but there will be something missing.

Business Tech News: What Business Owners Should Know About DeepSeek

DeepSeek is good for businesses, new and powerful laptops are coming, X is rolling out its payment app and get ready for AI regulations across the country this year.

iPhone AI features will be powered by Alibaba in China

Alibaba Intelligence.

Got 10 Years and $1000? These 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Are Set to Soar.

Investing with a longer time horizon empowers investors to zoom out and focus on the big picture. These companies are poised to thrive over the next decade.

ChatGPT's new tool can do work at level of a ‘research analyst’

OpenAI claims the new tool “accomplishes in tens of minutes what would take a human many hours.”

Elon Musk, in-charge of Trump's Technology Transformation Services, wants to use AI Agents in govt. tasks

The transition at TTS, following the appointment of Shedd and other Musk associates, has left many GSA staff members feeling confused and uncertain about the future of the agency.

Elon Musk will withdraw his nearly $100 billion bid for OpenAI if it remains a nonprofit

Elon Musk says he is prepared to drop his attempt to buy OpenAI if the ChatGPT maker maintains its current structure.

AI startup Latent Labs launches with $50m funding

The company is developing generative AI methods to design proteins from scratch, with applications in drug discovery and biotechnology.

Meta AI Safety Pledge: How it compares to EU, US AI regulations

Meta has pledged to halt the development of AI models that it deems critical or high-risk and instead kick in mitigation efforts.

Asus NUC 14 Pro AI mini PC review

The first mini PC to feature Intel's new Core Ultra processors (Series 2) along with Microsoft Copilot+ The Asus NUC 14 Pro AI is the latest mini PC from...

Apple picks Alibaba to launch AI features in China

Apple will work with Chinese tech giant Alibaba to roll out AI services in the world’s biggest market for mobile phones, in a move that removes months of uncertainty for the Cupertino-based firm.

This Week In Cloud AI - Revolutionizing Cybersecurity With AI-Powered Innovations

Check Point Software Technologies has introduced new AI-powered innovations for its Infinity Platform, aiming to enhance unified security management, increase threat prevention, and reduce complexity in security operations. These six new capabilities are designed to address challenges faced by security teams, such as managing siloed security solutions and increasing threat levels, by leveraging AI to streamline policy management, improve zero trust, and enhance operational efficiency. The...

Federal Office Leases in DOGE's Crosshairs

Musk’s GSA visit prompts speculation about the government’s real estate portfolio.

Palantir Posts Strong Q4 Results, Projects 31% Growth in 2025 Amid AI Expansion

Palantir's revenue surged 36% year over year to $828 million, exceeding expectations.

OpenAI Launches Deep Research to Counter China’s DeepSeek

Sam Altman-led OpenAI launched its latest generative AI (artificial intelligence) model “Deep Research” to counter the growing competition from China’s DeepSeek. De...

SAP and Databricks partner to make AI work across business applications

Software vendors SAP and Databricks are joining forces to help companies analyze their most critical data.

How do scammers use fake transaction simulation sites to steal crypto?

What is fake transaction simulation? Fake transaction simulation is yet another wallet-draining threat to unsuspecting crypto users. Also known as transaction simulation spoofing, scammers create the illusion of a successful cryptocurrency transaction without carrying out actual blockchain transfe…

Mistral releases its AI assistant on iOS and Android

Mistral, the company that is sometimes considered as Europe’s great hope for AI, is releasing several updates to Le Chat, its AI assistant product. In

OpenAI challenger Mistral launches revamped AI life and work assistant

Mistral's cofounder and CEO, Arthur Mensch, told BI that he uses le Chat to generate documents and for thinking about strategy.

Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon are part of Zacks Earnings Preview

Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon are part of Zacks Earnings Preview.

Dawn of the e-secretary

One of the big players in AI is testing an internet-surfing agent.

Google reedits Super Bowl ad after AI cheese gaffe

Its Gemini tool wildly overestimated global gouda consumption in ad that was meant to show off its capabilities.

OpenAI Plans to ‘Replace Smartphones’ With New AI Device

Open AI CEO Sam Altman told Nikkei Asia that the company is planning to build the device in partnership with former Apple chief design officer Jony Ive.

UK to become 1st country to criminalize AI child abuse tools

It will be illegal to possess, create or distribute AI tools designed to generate sexualized images of children

Open-Source AI Model s1 Developed for Under $50: Key Insights

Discover how researchers created the s1 AI model for under $50, challenging industry norms with distillation techniques and powerful reasoning capabilities.

Oracle Supercharges NetSuite With AI Tools For Enhanced Efficiency

Oracle's AI-infused NetSuite software simplifies complex purchases, boosting transaction speed and reducing costs while outpacing competitors like Microsoft.

AI-generated child sex abuse images targeted with new laws

Yvette Cooper says the UK will make it illegal to own AI tools to make images of child sexual abuse.

Why Is This C.E.O. Bragging About Replacing Humans With A.I.?

Most large employers play down the likelihood that bots will take our jobs. Then there’s Klarna, a darling of tech investors.

New AI Reasoning Model Rivaling OpenAI Trained on Less Than $50 in Compute

It's cheap to copy already built models from their outputs, but likely still expensive to train new models that push the boundaries.

Google Launches Gemini 2.0 for Everyone. Here Are the Highlights

The flood of AI news from Google comes in the wake of the launch of DeepSeek, the breakthrough Chinese AI tool that's been making headlines.

Tana Raises $14M In Series A Funding

Tana, a London, UK-based provider of a workspace that naturally integrates AI into everyday work, raised $14M in Series A funding

Palantir shares jump on upbeat revenue outlook as businesses adopt AI

Palantir, which provides services to governments such as software that visualizes army positions, is set to gain about $35 billion in market capitalization, at current share price levels of $99.31. "It's yet another company to be riding the AI wave, benefiting from multiple industries pressing the button on big investment to improve their technological capabilities," said Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell.

Meta plans to block 'catastrophic' AI models – but admits it may not be able to

A Meta policy document describes the company’s fears that it could accidentally develop an AI model which would lead to...

Palantir's stock surges over 20% after Q4 beat, outlook keep analysts largely bullish

Palantir Technologies' (PLTR) jstock umped about 20% premarket on Tuesday after fourth quarter results and outlook beat expectations which drew praise from analysts.

UK to target AI child sex abuse tools in world first legal crackdown

Britain will make it illegal to use artificial intelligence tools that create child sexual abuse images, it said on Saturday, becoming the first country in the world to introduce the new AI sexual abuse offences.

Tana snaps up $25M, with its AI-powered knowledge graph for work racking up a 160k+ waitlist

An app that helps people and teams in the working world simplify their to-do lists — ideally by organising and doing some of the work for them — has

SAP Business Data Cloud brings all data together in one place

SAP introduces Business Data Cloud for better integration of SAP data and external sources, with strong focus on AI and partnership with Databricks.

AI-native workspace startup Tana raises €13.6 million to develop voice-powered workflow

Oslo-based startup Tana, an all-in-one workspace that integrates AI into everyday work, announced a €13.6 million Series A round to further develop their

Bruce Yandle: DeepSeek, bottled AI, and mankind’s free spirit

Human creativity and knowledge cannot be successfully bottled and contained. Sooner or later, efforts to do so always tend to backfire.

Trump’s EPA to prioritize AI, lobbyists, and staff cuts in ‘mission to traumatize’

New EPA administrator Lee Zeldin’s pillars pledge to help auto industry and have no mention of the climate crisis

Chinese businesses rush to try DeepSeek AI at 'unprecedented' scale

Chinese businesses are tapping DeepSeek's newest AI model to see how it can improve productivity.

EU kicks off landmark AI law enforcement as first batch of restrictions enter into force

On Sunday, the deadline for prohibitions on certain AI systems and staff technology literacy requirements officially lapsed.

DeepSeek Undermines Robust Earnings And Economic Growth

Despite supportive earnings, DeepSeek shocked technology stocks. In the busiest week of the earnings season, tariffs and the jobs report could add to market volatility.

Crypto scams likely hit a new record in 2024, driven by 'pig butchering' and AI, says Chainalysis

Crypto scam revenue is estimated to have hit record levels last year as cybercriminals leverage new technologies like AI and become more organized.

Microsoft Azure AI Face Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Let Attackers Gain Network Access

Microsoft has disclosed a critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-21415, impacting the Azure AI Face Service, which is classified as an Elevation of Privilege issue,

Opinion | DeepSeek Serves as a Warning About Big Tech

The arrival of DeepSeek shows us the competitive weaknesses of America’s tech giants.

NetSuite Announces Innovations to Help Businesses Increase Efficiency and Drive Success

/PRNewswire/ -- SuiteConnect -- Oracle NetSuite today announced a series of AI innovations and other new product updates that will help organizations increase...

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Phones Are Powerful, Capable, and Surprisingly Boring

Technically sound, Samsung’s latest Android phones are a bit of a snooze.

Crtical Microsoft Accounts Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Let Attackers Gain Remote Access

CVE-2025-21396, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability that could allow attackers to spoof credentials and gain unauthorized access to Microsoft accounts.

Alibaba Chair Confirms Apple AI Partnership in China

A top executive from China’s Alibaba has confirmed his company’s AI partnership with Apple. Joe Tsai, Alibaba’s chair, said at a conference in Dubai

Amazon's Alexa Set for Major AI Upgrade. Here's What to Expect

Alexa has spent years listening and talking. Now it's about to start thinking.

NDTV Explainer: What Is OpenAI's "Deep Research" Tool And How It Works

OpenAI's new tool has been launched amid a buzz over the AI chatbot developed by Chinese start-up DeepSeek.

Nicolas Cage Slams AI: We Can’t Let ‘Robots Dream for Us’ and They ‘Cannot Reflect the Human Condition’

Nicolas Cage spoke out against letting AI infiltrate acting after winning best actor for "Dream Scenario" at the Saturn Awards on Sunday.

Google unveils new affordable AI models

The updates include Gemini 2.0 Flash, Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite, and experimental update Gemini 2.0 Pro.

AI to revolutionise fundamental physics and ‘could show how universe will end’

Exclusive: Cern’s next director general Mark Thomson says AI is paving the way for huge advances in particle physics

Meta reveals LLaMA while addressing AI security concerns amid DeepSeek competition

Meta reveals LLaMA while addressing AI security concerns amid DeepSeek competition

China Challenges Silicon Valley for A.I. Dominance

DeepSeek, a Chinese start-up with a new A.I. model, threatens to upend the world of artificial intelligence.

Researchers trained an OpenAI rival in half an hour for less than $50

Doing a DeepSeek.

Apple partners with Alibaba in AI as Chinese rivals embrace DeepSeek

DeepSeek has become the top AI choice for Chinese Android smartphone makers from Huawei to Vivo, as Alibaba scores Apple as local partner.

Google Just Launched Gemini 2.0 Flash and Pro for Users and Developers

Google has upgraded its Gemini offerings across the board with Gemini 2.0 Flash and Gemini 2.0 Pro. Here's what's new and where it's available.

Why the AI world is suddenly obsessed with a 160-year-old economics paradox

The primer on Jevons paradox that you didn't know you needed.

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn testing AI tool for job search, CEO says “The reality is…” - The Times of India

TECH NEWS : LinkedIn is testing an AI-powered job search tool that uses a custom large language model to improve job searches by analyzing complex data beyond key

AI agents for e-commerce startup, founded by Google and DeepMind alums, raises $10M seed

Qeen.ai has raised $10 million to scale its platform, which provides autonomous AI agents for e-commerce businesses in the Middle East.