With global leaders set to attend a summit on artificial intelligence (AI) in Paris on 10-11 February, here are some of the key concepts in the field:
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Asked what artificial intelligence is, the AI-powered ChatGPT system responds that the term "refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think, learn and ma...
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French prosecutors said on Friday they have opened an investigation into Elon Musk's X social media platform over alleged algorithmic bias.
News of the probe comes just days before a major AI summit in Paris, which is due to host global leader...
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OpenAI is expanding its footprint to Germany. According to a press release issued Friday, the ChatGPT maker plans to open an office in Munich in the coming months.
“Germany is renowned for its technical expertise, academic excellence, and industrial innovation,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in a stateme...
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Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei is worried about competitor DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company that took Silicon Valley by storm with its R1 model. And his concerns could be more serious than the typical ones raised about DeepSeek sending user data back to China.
In an interview on Jordan Schneider’s ChinaTalk podcast, Amodei said DeepSeek generated rare information about bioweapons in a safety te...
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Lawmakers plan to introduce a bill Thursday that would ban DeepSeek’s chatbot application from government-owned devices, over new security concerns that the app could provide user information to the Chinese government.
The legislation written by Reps. Darin LaHood, an Illinois Republ...
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South Korea's industry ministry has temporarily blocked employee access to Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek due to security concerns, a ministry official said on Wednesday, as the government urges caution on generative AI services.
The government issued a notice on Tuesday calling for ministries and agencies to exercise caution about using AI services including DeepSeek and ChatGPT at work, offici...
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OpenAI said on Tuesday it will develop artificial intelligence products for South Korea with chat app operator Kakao (035720.KS), opens new tab, unveiling a second major alliance with a high-profile Asian partner this week.
OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman also se...
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China announced a wide range of measures on Tuesday targeting U.S. businesses including Google (GOOGL.O), opens new tab, farm equipment makers and the owner of fashion brand Calvin Klein, minutes after new U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods took effect.
Beijing also slapped tariffs on U...
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AI is changing how we shop online, making our experiences more personalized. Smart assistants recommend products, negotiate deals, and even handle customer service. Big retailers and smaller businesses are using AI to improve search, supply chains, and checkout.
If AI companies (and their investors) have their way, shopping will soon be focused on chatting with an assistant, with businesses automating...
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