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Italy Blocks Chinese AI App DeepSeek Over Privacy Concerns
Italian regulators have suspended access to DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot app, from Apple and Google app stores due to data privacy concerns. The move comes as authorities investigate the company's data handling practices and storage of user information on Chinese servers.
DeepSeek AI Suffers Major Data Leak Exposing Millions of Chat Records
Security researchers uncovered an unprotected database at Chinese AI company DeepSeek, exposing over 1 million records including user chat prompts and system data. The incident raises concerns about security practices as the rapidly growing company faces increased global scrutiny.
Cyber Espionage Plot Against Climate Activists Unravels as Israeli PI Faces Extradition
U.S. federal investigators are working to expose an alleged hacking operation targeting American environmental advocates, with Israeli PI Amit Forlit at the center of the investigation. The complex case involves allegations of cyber espionage commissioned by energy industry interests to discredit climate activists.
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.