Downloads of DeepSeek's AI apps paused in South Korea over privacy concerns

Downloads of DeepSeek’s AI apps paused in South Korea over privacy concerns

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has temporarily paused downloads of its chatbot apps in South Korea while it works with local authorities to address privacy concerns, according to South Korean officials on Monday. South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission said DeepSeek’s apps were removed from the local versions of…

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OpenAI keen ‘to work with China’, CEO Sam Altman says, as DeepSeek rattles tech market

OpenAI keen ‘to work with China’, CEO Sam Altman says, as DeepSeek rattles tech market

OpenAI is keen to collaborate with China, according to chief executive Sam Altman, in a 180-degree turn for the company nearly eight months after tightening measures that barred the mainland and other “unsupported countries and territories” from accessing ChatGPT and its other artificial intelligence (AI) services. “We’d like to work with China,” Altman told Sky…

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Tech war: DeepSeek fires up AI deployments into PCs, robots and EVs amid US sanctions

Tech war: DeepSeek fires up AI deployments into PCs, robots and EVs amid US sanctions

PC giant Lenovo Group, Shenzhen-based robotics firm UBTech and EV maker Geely are among the first major Chinese manufacturing enterprises to push DeepSeek technology into their products. Those initiatives reflect how much DeepSeek has caught the attention of the technology industry at home and abroad, following its recent AI breakthrough. The Hangzhou-based start-up released two…

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Amazon reports strong earnings for Q4, but stocks dip due to outlook for the first quarter

Amazon reports strong earnings for Q4, but stocks dip due to outlook for the first quarter

Amazon on Thursday reported better-than-expected revenue and profits for the holiday shopping period, but its stocks dipped in after-hours trading due to disappointing guidance for the current quarter. The Seattle-based e-commerce and technology company said its revenue for the October-December period totaled $187.8 billion, a 10% jump compared with the same period in 2023. Profits…

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Amazon (AMZN) Q4 earnings report 2024

Amazon (AMZN) Q4 earnings report 2024

Amazon reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter, but it gave disappointing guidance for the current period. The stock slipped more than 5% in extended trading. Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting: Earnings per share: $1.86 vs. $1.49 expected, according to LSEG Revenue: $187.79 billion vs. $187.30…

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AI Chips Update - AMD Drives Innovation With Record Revenue In The AI Industry

AI Chips Update – AMD Drives Innovation With Record Revenue In The AI Industry

Recent developments in the AI chip market highlight significant advancements as companies rapidly push technological boundaries. AMD reported record annual revenue for 2024, largely driven by increased adoption of its EPYC processors and Instinct accelerators, with substantial growth seen in the Data Center segment. AMD continues to bolster its AI capabilities through strategic partnerships with…

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