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OpenAI Accuses Chinese Rival DeepSeek of Data Theft in AI Development Battle
OpenAI and Microsoft investigate Chinese AI startup DeepSeek for potentially misusing their data to train advanced language models, highlighting the irony as OpenAI faces similar accusations. The dispute underscores growing tensions between US and Chinese tech companies while raising questions about data rights and competitive practices in AI development.
Federal Cybersecurity Brain Drain: Trump's Buyout Plan Sparks Industry Concerns
A new Trump administration initiative offering federal workers buyouts could reshape the cybersecurity landscape by flooding the private sector with government talent. The controversial program, led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, raises concerns about national security implications while potentially creating both opportunities and challenges for industry hiring.
Bitwarden Enhances Security with Mandatory Email Verification for New Devices
Password manager Bitwarden is implementing mandatory email verification for new device logins starting February 2025, affecting users without 2FA. The security upgrade requires verification codes sent via email when accessing vaults from unrecognized devices, while existing 2FA users remain unaffected.
SiFive P550: A RISC-V Breakthrough Challenging ARM's Dominance
SiFive's new P550 processor architecture delivers 30% better performance while using half the silicon area of ARM's Cortex-A75. The 13-stage pipeline with out-of-order execution represents a major step forward for RISC-V in high-performance computing applications.
Private Companies Surpass Intelligence Agencies: U.S. Spy Services Acknowledge Corporate Dominance
U.S. intelligence agencies are now actively seeking partnerships with major corporations, acknowledging private industry's superior data and capabilities. A new directive reveals how spy agencies must adapt to a world where companies like Apple possess more resources and information than most nation-states.
Privacy Concerns Mount as DeepSeek AI Stores All User Data on Chinese Servers
Chinese AI company DeepSeek has revealed that all user data, including chat conversations and personal information, is being stored on mainland China servers. Privacy experts warn of serious risks under Chinese data-sharing laws, while users report content censorship on politically sensitive topics.
AT&T Data Breach Targeted Phone Records of Trump Family and Top Politicians
A massive AT&T data breach exposed call and text metadata of prominent political figures, including Trump family members and Vice President Kamala Harris. Hackers planned to monetize the stolen information through a searchable database tool, raising serious national security concerns.
Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Restricts Sign-ups After Major Cyberattack Amid Rapid Growth
DeepSeek, a rising Chinese AI company, temporarily halts new user registrations following large-scale malicious attacks on its platform. The startup has recently overtaken ChatGPT in App Store downloads and gained attention for its cost-effective R1 model development.
Russian Cyber Espionage Campaign Unmasked: GamaCopy Group Mimics Kremlin-Linked Tactics
A new hacking group dubbed GamaCopy has been discovered impersonating Russian state-backed Gamaredon's tactics to infiltrate Russian-speaking targets. The group deploys UltraVNC remote access tools through sophisticated phishing campaigns, joining other threat actors targeting Russian organizations amid the Ukraine conflict.