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China goes after Intel, NVIDIA, Google in response to Trump's trade war, announces new US tariffs

Along with Google, NVIDIA and Intel are also facing potential antitrust probes by Chinese regulators as part of this broader retaliatory strategy. In addition to the antitrust investigations, China has also imposed new tariffs and tightening export controls on several critical minerals

Cybercriminals are using AI to ramp up attacks on macOS in 2025

The rise of "agentic AI" that could have a major impact on both defenders and attackers. Agentic AI can act independently, making it capable of performing tasks like network monitoring, patching vulnerabilities, and identifying threats

ChatGPT on WhatsApp goes multimodal, can now 'see' and 'hear' what you share with it

From now on, ChatGPT on WhatApp will be able to "see" and "hear" the things you send it, whether that's a photo or a voice note. This makes ChatGPT feel more like the app or web portal version, allowing for more spontaneous interactions

Samsung’s revamped Galaxy AI is the highlight of the S25 series. Here’s what I think having used it for a week

Like with AI on smartphones, Samsung again has the first mover’s advantage in introducing agentic AI on a smartphone. Naturally, AI features are a big deal for the S25 series. They’re front and centre, offering everything from smarter voice commands to photo editing magic

Australia bans DeepSeek from government devices citing national security

Australia's move follows similar actions taken by other countries. Taiwan, Italy, and some US federal agencies have already blocked DeepSeek on government devices. The ban has sparked a wider conversation about the risks of AI-driven tools and their potential to be used for surveillance

HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 Review: A convertible Copilot+ PC that combines style with substance

The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is one of the first laptops to showcase what Intel’s new Lunar Lake platform can do in this form factor — and from what we’ve seen, it’s a game-changer

India leads Snap's digital well-being report for third year running, 78% Gen Z seek support for online safety

Snap Inc., found that 78% of Indian Gen Zs often seek assistance for online safety — an increase from 65 per cent in 2023. Parental involvement was also noteworthy, with 70% of parents actively checking in on their teenagers, the highest among all the countries surveyed

Tesla's EV sales in California fall off a cliff, Model 3 down by over 36%, analysts blame Elon Musk

Notably, sales of the Model 3 sedan, Tesla’s second-most important vehicle, fell by a staggering 36%. Overall, the electric vehicle (EV) maker saw a 12 per cent decline in annual registrations, according to data from the California New Car Dealers Association

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.

Apple voices concern over EU's alt-app store laws as first porn app for iPhone raises safety issues

The DMA has shifted this dynamic in the EU, requiring Apple to allow alternative app stores. One of these, AltStore, has begun distributing the Hot Tub app, which it markets as “a private, secure, and elegant way to browse adult content.”

Canadian politicians want to impose 100% tariff on Teslas, cancel Starlink contracts because of Trump's trade wars

The Canadian government is also setting its sights on key figures associated with Trump’s administration, including Musk. In line with this, Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland has suggested a 100 per cent tariff on Teslas and US alcohol, targeting those who support Trump’s policies

Maths and coding skills matter even in the age of AI, crucial to understand how it works, says Bill Gates

Despite the growing capabilities of AI-powered systems, Bill Gates insists that humans still need to grasp the fundamentals of mathematics and coding. He explained that while AI can handle specific tasks, it’s important for humans to deeply understand the concepts behind them

Download DeepSeek, go to jail for 20 yrs: US Senator Hawley proposes prison time for using Chinese AI

Senator Hawley bill proposes that American companies be barred from researching AI in China or collaborating with Chinese firms. It would also prevent US companies from investing in Chinese AI development

Sam Altman likely to visit India on February 5, meet PM Modi during trip

Altman’s visit coincides with a growing challenge to OpenAI’s dominance in artificial intelligence. Recently, Chinese firm Deepseek has shaken up the AI scene with its affordable and efficient model, R1, which has gained significant attention

Texas bans DeepSeek, RedNote & Lemon8 on government devices, goes after Chinese tech businesses

In a statement, Governor Abbott warned that Texas would not tolerate the infiltration of its critical infrastructure through apps that harvest data. Building on the 2022 ban of TikTok, Abbott has now prohibited six additional apps—DeepSeek, Lemon8 and RedNote, and some stock-trading apps

Chinese astronauts claim to synthesise oxygen and rocket fuel in space artificially

The astronauts on the Shenzhou-19 mission at Tiangong Space Station used semiconductor catalysts to convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and ethylene—a hydrocarbon commonly used in spacecraft propellants

End of DeepSeek? After Italy, several other countries get ready to ban Chinese AI company’s model

Just one week after its launch, DeepSeek’s rapid rise has attracted the attention of regulators from Italy, Taiwan, South Korea, France, Belgium, and even the US. Italy also banned both Hangzhou DeepSeek AI and Beijing DeepSeek AI, the two companies behind the AI model

OpenAI on the wrong side of history and needs a new open-source strategy says CEO Sam Altman

OpenAI, which has largely kept its models proprietary to maintain intellectual property and protect revenue, now finds itself in contrast with other AI developers like Meta, DeepSeek, and Mistral, who have embraced open-source models

Everyone should get an AI tutor right away, says NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang

According to Huang, AI-powered tutors can provide accessible learning across a wide range of subjects, catering to individual learning styles and needs. Huang, who himself uses AI in his day-to-day work, pointed out that the knowledge barriers in various fields have been significantly reduced

Taiwan’s government to help major tech companies like Foxconn to deal with Trump's tariffs

Many Taiwanese firms, including Foxconn, have manufacturing plants in Mexico, helping to meet the growing demand in the US market while avoiding costly tariffs. Foxconn, for example, is in the process of building the world’s largest server assembly site in Mexico

OpenAI launches o3-Mini model for free in response to DeepSeek's R1

OpenAI first teased the model in December, and it officially became available on January 31. It is accessible to all ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro users. Those using the free version of ChatGPT will also have the chance to explore the model, though with limited number of queries

DeepSeek's models 100% more susceptible to manipulation than US-made AI models, finds research

China-based AI startup DeepSeek which has seen growing interest in the US, now faces increased scrutiny due to potential security flaws in its systems. Researchers have pointed out that these models could be more susceptible to manipulation than US-made counterparts

OpenAI launches new ChatGPT agent with 'deep research skills'

Unlike the usual quick answers ChatGPT provides, deep research is tailored for users who need more than a simple summary. OpenAI sees the feature being ideal for those who require extensive research across multiple websites and sources

UK becomes first country in the world to criminalise AI child abuse tools

It will also be illegal to possess AI "paedophile manuals" which teach people how to use AI to sexually abuse children, punishable by up to three years in prison

Best phones under Rs 25,000 (Jan-Feb 2025): Poco F6 5G, Realme P2 Pro 5G to OnePlus Nord CE4

There are some excellent smartphones going under Rs 25,000 currently. Here are our top picks.

OpenAI to work with Los Alamos, other US national laboratories to make nuclear weapons ‘safer’

In partnership with Microsoft, OpenAI will deploy its o1 model—or a variant of it—on the Los Alamos National Laboratory’s newly launched Venado supercomputer, powered by NVIDIA’s Grace Hopper architecture

US Pentagon blocks DeepSeek AI after employees found connecting to Chinese servers

American military personnel began downloading earlier versions of DeepSeek’s code to their workstations in the autumn of 2024, without initially realizing the connection to Chinese servers.

US lawmakers urge Trump to push for new curbs on NVIDIA's AI chips after DeepSeek fiasco

DeepSeek’s latest AI model potentially benefiting from NVIDIA’s H20 chips, which are designed to comply with current US export rules unless lawmakers are now urging the Trump administration to revisit these controls

‘Crisis or catalyst?’: Economic Survey calls for analysing AI impact on workforce ‘very seriously’

In the survey, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran and his team emphasised how the perception of AI has changed dramatically in recent years

Did DeepSeek illegally import NVIDIA AI chips through Singapore? US officials to investigate

Several experts, including Elon Musk and Howard Lutnick, nominated to head the US Commerce Department, recently suggested that DeepSeek had found ways to avoid US sanctions. Analysts suspect that DeepSeek got their hands on the sanctioned GPUs through Singapore