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China’s DeepSeek delays AI model after Huawei chip failure
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China’s DeepSeek delays AI model after Huawei chip failure

Chinese artificial intelligence developer DeepSeek has postponed the launch of its latest AI model after failing to train it using chips from Huawei, the Financial Times reported Thursday. The setback underscores the challenges China faces in its drive to reduce reliance on U.S. technology in advanced computing. DeepSeek, one of China’s rising AI firms, had […]

Czech Republic bans DeepSeek over data security concerns
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Czech Republic bans DeepSeek over data security concerns

The Czech government has barred all public institutions from using products and services developed by Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek, citing data security risks tied to its operations in China. Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced the ban during a live press conference on Wednesday, saying the decision follows growing concerns across Europe about potential data […]

Trump considers sanctions against China’s DeepSeek
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DeepSeek resumes hiring with 10 new roles on LinkedIn

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has reignited its recruitment efforts, posting 10 new job openings on LinkedIn over the past week—marking its first activity on the platform in months. The company appears to be expanding its search beyond China as it seeks top talent for roles in engineering, research, and product development. The job listings, written […]

Trump considers sanctions against China’s DeepSeek
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Germany urges Apple, Google to ban DeepSeek over data breach 

A German data protection authority on Friday accused DeepSeek of unlawfully transferring user data to China and called on Google and Apple to consider blocking the AI app. Berlin’s data protection commissioner, Meike Kamp, said the app’s handling of German user data violates privacy laws. Chinese AI firm DeepSeek gained attention earlier this year after […]

DeepSeek focuses on research over profits amid US tensions
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Chinese DeepSeek rolls out improved R1 AI reasoning model 

DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that rattled global markets earlier this year, has discreetly rolled out an upgraded version of its R1 reasoning model, according to a listing on the AI model repository Hugging Face. The company, which made waves with its cost-efficient, open-source R1 model that outshone offerings from Meta and OpenAI, continues to […]

DeepSeek returns to South Korean markets after privacy review
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DeepSeek returns to South Korean markets after privacy review

Chinese artificial intelligence service, DeepSeek became available again on South Korean app stores on Monday, nearly two months after downloads were suspended over concerns about data privacy violations. The South Korean Personal Information Protection Commission said last week that when DeepSeek first launched in the country in January, it had transferred user data and prompts […]

Trump considers sanctions against China’s DeepSeek
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S’Korea accuses DeepSeek of unlawfully transferring users data

South Korea’s data protection authority has accused Chinese AI company DeepSeek of unlawfully transferring user data without proper consent. The Personal Information Protection Commission stated that after DeepSeek launched its app in South Korea in January 2025, it transferred users’ personal data to entities in China and the United States. In February, South Korea halted […]

Trump considers sanctions against China’s DeepSeek
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Trump considers sanctions against China’s DeepSeek

The Trump administration is weighing new penalties that could prevent Chinese tech company DeepSeek from acquiring American technology and may bar United States citizens from using its services, according to a report by The New York Times on Wednesday. In a broader move to curb China’s access to advanced artificial intelligence tools, the administration also […]

Trump considers sanctions against China’s DeepSeek
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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek upgrades V3 Model, challenging US rivals

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has launched a major upgrade to its V3 large language model, intensifying competition with United States’ tech leaders such as OpenAI and Anthropic. The latest model, DeepSeek-V3-0324, is now available on the AI development platform Hugging Face, marking the company’s latest effort to establish a strong foothold in the evolving […]

DeepSeek focuses on research over profits amid US tensions
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US commerce bureau bans DeepSeek on government devices

DeepSeek’s low-cost artificial intelligence models triggered a significant selloff in global equity markets in January, as investors grew anxious about the potential threat to the United States’ dominance in AI. Concerns over DeepSeek have also reached Washington, with U.S. officials and lawmakers raising alarms about the risks to data privacy and national security. In February, […]

Trump considers sanctions against China’s DeepSeek
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China tightens oversight on AI startup DeepSeek

China is reportedly increasing its scrutiny of homegrown artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek, viewing it as a potential tech success story amid rising global competition. The Beijing-based company has come under tighter government-influenced restrictions following its rapid rise in January with the launch of its open-source “reasoning” model, R1, The Information reported. Some employees are reportedly […]

DeepSeek focuses on research over profits amid US tensions
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DeepSeek focuses on research over profits amid US tensions

Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek is choosing to focus on research rather than chasing rapid revenue growth, despite a recent surge in sales, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. Unlike its Silicon Valley counterparts, DeepSeek’s billionaire founder has opted not to capitalize on the sudden jump in demand. Last month, the company’s revenues reportedly covered its […]