DEEPSEEK SECURITY CONCERNS
How China gets the Nvidia chips it needs to develop AI
Nvidia's dominance in the global AI chip market has come under scrutiny as US export restrictions fail to fully prevent China from accessing advanced processors. Chinese firms are reportedly obtaining Nvidia chips through smuggling and overseas data centres, while domestic players such as Huawei race to develop competitive alternatives.
China's new export curbs draw a line around its AI crown jewels
The draft rules, released on October 16, distinguish between foreign customers using Chinese AI services and foreign companies obtaining the models, data or expertise needed to operate or reproduce them independently.
China's new export curbs draw a line around its AI crown jewels
The draft rules, released on October 16, distinguish between foreign customers using Chinese AI services and foreign companies obtaining the models, data or expertise needed to operate or reproduce them independently.
China won’t stop its AI from going global, but it wants control over how it travels
Proposed rules from China have raised concerns that it could make it harder for its AI companies to take their models overseas, at a time when developers globally were turning to Chinese models as a cheaper alternative to US offerings.
Global Market: China's Lingjun Investment attracts $300 million from overseas investors
China’s Lingjun Investment has raised at least $300 million from US and Southeast Asian investors as it resumes overseas fundraising. Strong fund returns and AI-driven interest support growth, while regulatory scrutiny makes governance and risk management critical.
China defends DeepSeek after US ban of its AI from government systems
In a fierce response to the US ban on DeepSeek's AI products, China has issued a grave warning about possible repercussions. The Department of Homeland Security directed federal agencies to remove all DeepSeek products. Beijing contends that this ban is not only unfair but also a threat to its economic interests, reproaching the U.S. for excessive national security measures.
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From Rome to Washington, why governments are pulling DeepSeek off official systems
At least eight governments, now including the US, have restricted the Chinese AI company's products. Most cite the same concern – user data stored in China, where the law gives the state wide powers to access it.
US banning Chinese AI DeepSeek from government agency IT systems
The department is also banning acquisition of DeepSeek products and third-party services developed using DeepSeek by US civilian government agencies. DHS said DeepSeek models pose "multiple threat vectors" and raised concerns that use of the product "may result in the transfer of sensitive data to the PRC if used by US government employees or vendors."
How one hacker used AI agents and a few thousand dollars to break into scores of sites
A cybersecurity researcher observed a Chinese-speaking hacker employing AI to compromise various companies' websites. The hacker utilised an AI platform called Cairn, automating complex intrusion activities without human supervision. This hacking campaign targeted over 1,200 sites, with successful intrusions taking around 23 hours on average.
China AI developers publish safety tests for just 3.6% of model releases, report finds
Only a fraction of the 857 AI models released by Chinese companies have undergone safety testing, with merely 3.6% revealing published evaluation results, according to SemiAnalysis. Amidst rising global concerns regarding the dangers of autonomous AI systems, China's current safety governance framework highlights various risks but fails to impose compulsory standards on developers. This contrasts sharply with US firms, which have provided more thorough safety reports for their AI products.
Trump has just fired the starting gun on a new Cold War with China
The US-China AI race is increasingly taking on the character of a Cold War-style strategic contest, with artificial intelligence becoming linked to economic power, military capability, national security and technological leadership.
Leading Democrat asks AI firms for data on any Chinese access to sensitive code
OpenAI and Anthropic have reported multiple instances of Chinese AI firms like Moonshot or DeepSeek "distilling" their AI models, or training their own tools from the output of leading Western models. But there are few known cases of any bad actor stealing model weights, the exact parameters and code that make an AI model operate.
AI startup Black Forest Labs urges optimism from Europe despite safety fears
Europe needs to view artificial intelligence with more optimism -- despite growing warnings about its dangers -- or risk falling further behind, the head of a leading European AI start-up warned. "I think the mindset in Europe needs to shift to one of optimism and to one of opportunity, and not to one of risk and fear," Robin Rombach, CEO of German AI image generation specialist Black Forest Labs, told AFP. Europe lags behind the United States and China when it comes to cutting-edge AI models.
US-China AI talks: A two-power bargain that could leave the world with no say
Donald Trump has rejected international regulations on artificial intelligence while preparing for a critical summit with Xi Jinping. Discussions are expected to focus on AI safety and protecting intellectual property rights amidst rising geopolitical tensions. The contrasting approaches of the US and China highlight differing strategies for AI development and distribution. Both countries are wary of the inherent risks yet reluctant to address global repercussions.
Could a US-China 'hot line' be set up for AI risks?
With unchecked development of artificial intelligence sparking deep fear even among leaders in the sector, the United States is looking at establishing a dedicated communication channel with China on the issue. The United States and China, engaged in competition for leadership in AI development, are reluctant to impose significant restrictions on domestic companies for fear of losing an advantage.
OpenAI wants US to lead global standards for AI self-improvement
The AI company wants the US to work with countries including India, the UK, Japan and South Korea on common technical standards for frontier AI, including how to measure autonomous research and respond to safety incidents.
Researchers losing the ability to develop scientific reasoning a big fear with AI: Climate Scientist William Boos
AI could make weather forecasting cheaper and more accessible, but scientists warn that over-reliance on the technology could weaken human scientific reasoning and make climate models harder to scrutinise.
China and the US are competing for AI dominance but have shared concerns over safety
On Sunday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after talks in New York with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ahead of the meeting between Trump and Xi that the two countries discussed the setting up of a mechanism on AI dialogue and proposed a new "notification mechanism" for AI incidents that could impact national security.
How Anthropic disrupted bioweapons research efforts, Russian hacking, Chinese Claude misuse
A growing number of illegal hacking attempts by rogue AI agents along with concerns over the technology's risks voiced by industry insiders have increased the pressure on leading pioneers in the field, raising the prospect of more regulation.
As world debates risks of AI, China closes technology gap with US
The US has outpaced China and other countries for years in AI model capabilities, research, citations and other areas. But China has been rapidly catching up as an AI superpower even as US-led restrictions have blocked China from accessing some of the most advanced technologies, including the cutting-edge chips and the machines to make them.
AI’s trillion-dollar question: What happens if the boom slows?
AI leaders urge a slowdown in advanced model development for safety measures. This call has caused significant market reactions and stock price drops. Infrastructure suppliers faced pressure while software firms saw a temporary reprieve. Investors are reassessing AI growth assumptions and company valuations. The future of AI spending hinges on strategic importance and government involvement.
Why Chinese AI firms are suddenly at the centre of US AI crackdown
Chinese AI companies including DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, Alibaba, MiniMax, StepFun and Z.AI face fresh scrutiny after US agencies accused them of using American AI models to improve their systems through knowledge distillation. Beijing rejected the allegations, calling distillation common practice, as the dispute threatens to deepen tensions between the US and China.
Governments, regulators increase scrutiny of DeepSeek
According to its own privacy policy, DeepSeek stores numerous pieces of personal data, such as requests to its AI programme or uploaded files, on computers in China.
China says countries should not 'politicise' trade after South Korea blocks DeepSeek
"We hope relevant countries will avoid taking measures that overstretch the concept of security or politicise trade and technology issues," foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference in Beijing.
Chatbot vs national security? Why DeepSeek is raising concerns
Governments from Rome to Seoul are cracking down on the user-friendly Chinese app, saying they need to prevent potential leaks of sensitive information through generative AI services.
China condemns Taiwan’s DeepSeek AI ban, calls it ‘unreasonable and absurd’
Beijing criticises Taiwan’s ban on DeepSeek AI in government offices and schools, dismissing it as politically driven, while global concerns over the AI model’s security and data privacy grow.
Here's where China's DeepSeek hired its talent from in training its AI chatbot, and it has a U.S link
DeepSeek's rapid success in the AI industry has raised concerns over its connections with former Microsoft employees from Microsoft Research Asia. With its low-cost AI technology and potential IP risks, critics are wary of the US-China tech relationship and national security implications.
Use DeepSeek with caution: What has triggered global concerns about the Chinese rival to ChatGPT?
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot developed by Liang Feng, has quickly gained attention due to its low-cost development and rapid popularity. However, various governments have raised concerns about data privacy and security, leading to bans in countries like the US, South Korea, and Australia.
Using DeepSeek? This bombshell report claims your data could be at high risk
China's AI chatbot DeepSeek has sparked massive security concerns. A bombshell report claims that China's DeepSeek coding has the capability to transfer users' data directly to the Chinese government. Last month, DeepSeek sent shockwaves in American stock market, wiping out billions. Meanwhile, DeepSeek users in US could face million-dollar fine and prison time under new law.
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