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03 Feb 2025

EU Implements First Phase of AI Act: Bans on High-Risk AI Systems Now in Effect

The European Union has begun enforcing the first phase of its AI Act, prohibiting AI systems deemed to pose "unacceptable risk." The EU has also issued guidelines to help companies comply with the new regulations.

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02 Feb 2025

UK Pioneers Legislation to Criminalize AI-Generated Child Abuse Images

The United Kingdom is set to become the first country to introduce laws criminalizing the use of AI tools for creating and distributing sexualized images of children, with severe penalties for offenders.

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India's 2025 Budget: Boosting Middle Class, Tech Spending, and AI Innovation

India's 2025 Union Budget focuses on middle-class tax relief, technology adoption, and AI innovation to drive economic growth and digital inclusion. The budget aims to increase consumer spending, support startups, and enhance the country's global competitiveness in the tech sector.

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India's Union Budget 2025: Boosting Startups, MSMEs, and Innovation

The Union Budget 2025 introduces significant measures to support India's startup ecosystem, MSMEs, and innovation landscape, including increased funding, credit support, and focus on deeptech sectors.

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DeepSeek's AI Breakthrough: China's Leap Forward and the West's Response

Chinese AI company DeepSeek's recent advancements have sparked concerns about China's growing dominance in AI technology, prompting calls for a strategic response from Western nations, including Australia.

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The Environmental Cost of Generative AI: A Growing Concern

As generative AI usage surges, concerns about its ecological footprint are mounting. This story explores the environmental impact of AI in terms of energy consumption, water usage, and electronic waste.

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01 Feb 2025

India's Budget 2025: Boosting AI, GCCs, and Tech Startups with New Initiatives

India's Union Budget 2025-26 introduces significant measures to strengthen the country's AI and tech ecosystem, including a new Fund of Funds for startups, a national framework for Global Capability Centres, and investments in AI education and research.

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DeepSeek AI Chatbot Raises Concerns Over Chinese Propaganda and Disinformation

DeepSeek, a new AI chatbot from China, has been found to spread Chinese propaganda and disinformation, raising concerns about its impact on global public opinion and its adherence to Chinese government censorship.

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Texas Bans Chinese AI and Social Media Apps on Government Devices, Including DeepSeek and RedNote

Texas becomes the first U.S. state to ban Chinese-developed AI and social media apps on government devices, citing security concerns. The ban includes DeepSeek, RedNote, and other Chinese-owned applications.

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DeepSeek AI Chatbot Fails All Safety Tests, Raising Serious Security Concerns

DeepSeek's AI model, despite its high performance and low cost, has failed every safety test conducted by researchers, making it vulnerable to jailbreak attempts and potentially harmful content generation.

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DeepSeek AI Faces Global Scrutiny Over Security and Privacy Concerns

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is under investigation by multiple countries due to security vulnerabilities and data privacy issues, leading to bans on government devices and probes into its practices.

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Microsoft and CoreWeave Join New Jersey's $72 Million AI Hub Initiative

Microsoft and CoreWeave have partnered with the State of New Jersey and Princeton University to establish a $72 million AI Hub, aiming to boost innovation, research, and workforce development in the region.

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Dutch Privacy Watchdog Launches Investigation into Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek

The Netherlands' privacy regulator announces an investigation into DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, citing concerns over its data collection practices and urging caution to Dutch users.

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Perplexity AI Faces Trademark Infringement Lawsuit from Software Company

Perplexity AI, a venture-backed AI startup, is being sued by Perplexity Solved Solutions for alleged trademark infringement, highlighting the legal challenges in the rapidly evolving AI industry.

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LinkedIn Lawsuit Dismissed: Company Cleared of AI Training Data Misuse Allegations

A class action lawsuit against LinkedIn, alleging misuse of user data for AI training, has been dismissed after the company provided evidence refuting the claims. The case highlights growing concerns over data privacy in AI development.

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