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TN Budget: AIADMK walks out of Assembly, BJP boycotts House
Chennai, March 14: The Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed a dramatic start to the budget session as the opposition AIADMK staged a walkout, while the BJP boycotted the proceedings.
Palaniswami meets party district secretaries as AIADMK gears up for 2026 polls
Chennai, March 9: In a strategic move to strengthen the party ahead of upcoming elections, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) held a virtual meeting with party district secretaries on Sunday.
China's Alibaba releases new AI model that claims to solve problems better than rivals DeepSeek, OpenAI
Washington DC, March 6: Chinese e-commerce and tech giant Alibaba on Thursday unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) model, which it claims can rival DeepSeek to solve complex problems, but is better because it uses far less data for its operations
AIADMK in a spot as EPS refuses to take back expelled leaders OPS, Shashikala
Chennai, March 1: The principal opposition party of Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK is facing a major crisis after party general secretary and Leader of Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) refused any realignment talks with the expelled party leaders, O.
US Attorney General releases first phase of Jeffrey Epstein files, says files shed light on his extensive network
Washington, DC, February 28: US Attorney General Pamela Bondi on Thursday declassified and released files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his sexual exploitation of more than 250 underage girls at his homes in New York and Florida, among other locations.
Israeli scientists develop method to measure crucial gene activity in brain
Jerusalem, Feb 25: Israeli researchers have developed a method to measure the activity of a crucial cell-division gene in the brain, Tel Aviv University said in a statement on Tuesday.
India faces challenge of limited homegrown AI models, relies on foreign technology: Report
New Delhi, February 24: India faces significant challenges in developing large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) models and remains heavily dependent on foreign technology, according to a report by Motilal Oswal.
Weekly ChatGPT users surpass 2 mn in South Korea for 1st time
Seoul, Feb 23: The number of weekly users of OpenAI's ChatGPT in South Korea exceeded 2 million for the first time this month, data showed on Sunday, after the government temporarily suspended the local service of China's DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) over concerns of its data management.
DeepSeek fears: South Korea aims to develop homegrown ChatGPT
Seoul, Feb 20: South Korea will push to develop its own version of ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot created by US-based OpenAI, acting President Choi Sang-mok said on Thursday, pledging full-scale government support for research and development (R&D).
1 in 5 newborns with neonatal seizures to develop epilepsy by age one: Study
New Delhi, Feb 19: One in five or 20 per cent of newborns with neonatal seizures will go on to develop epilepsy by age one, finds a study on Wednesday.
South Korea: DeepSeek removed from app stores after failure on compliance to data protection rules
Seoul, February 18: South Korea's Personal Information Commission said that DeepSeek has accepted the proposal to suspend downloads of the AI Chatbot after it acknowledged that DeepSeek had failed to comply with the personal data protection rules, Al Jazeera reported.
DeepSeek sent South Korean user data to China's ByteDance: Regulator
Seoul, Feb 18: South Korea's data protection regulator has confirmed that the DeepSeek chatbot, developed by a China-based artificial intelligence startup, sent the nation's user data to a third party, the Chinese owner of TikTok, ByteDance, according to officials on Tuesday.
South Korea suspends local service of Chinese AI app DeepSeek
Seoul, Feb 17: The government said on Monday it has temporarily suspended the local service of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) app DeepSeek over concerns about its data collection practices.
People have invaded my mother's clinic posing as patients: Ranveer Allahbadia amid 'India's Got Latent' row
Mumbai, February 15: YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as 'Beer Biceps,' has alleged that individuals posing as patients attempted to intrude into his mother's clinic amid a wave of death threats against him and his family.
New gene therapy offers hope for rare epilepsy in children
New Delhi, Feb 15: A team of researchers has developed a new gene therapy for children with Dravet syndrome -- a rare type of epilepsy in children.
Study shows antidepressants can fight infections, sepsis
New Delhi, Feb 15: While antidepressants are commonly used to treat mental health disorders, new research showed their potential to prevent serious infections and life-threatening sepsis.
Chinese envoy cites South Korea's AI Action Summit action amid DeepSeek row
Seoul, Feb 13: Chinese Ambassador Dai Bing on Thursday cited the joint communique on artificial intelligence (AI) signed by South Korea, China and other countries at a recent summit in Paris, amid Seoul's moves to block access to China's AI model DeepSeek over security concerns.
Plea in Delhi HC, seeks direction to block AI chatbot 'DeepSeek' over data leak, security concerns
New Delhi, February 12: A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking an order to block access to DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence chatbot.
NCW calls for immediate action to curb obscene content on social media platforms in wake of Allahbadia's offensive comments
New Delhi, February 10: Amid the widespread condemnation of YouTuber-podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia's offensive remarks on an episode of Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent', the National Commission for Women (NCW) has called for immediate action to curb obscene content on social media streaming sites and OTT platforms.
Chinese DeepSeek gives different answers about kimchi's origin: Seoul spy agency
Seoul, Feb 9: The Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model DeepSeek provided different answers to sensitive questions depending on the language -- for example, defining kimchi's origin as Korea when asked in Korean, but claiming it is Chinese when asked in Chinese, Seoul's spy agency said on Sunday.
Hyundai Motor Group restricts use of DeepSeek among employees
Seoul, Feb 7: Hyundai Motor Group has restricted its employees from accessing DeepSeek, a Chinese generative artificial intelligence (AI) service, amid concerns over potential data leaks, according to sources on Friday.
BBL: Melbourne Stars sign Queensland spinner Mitchell Swepson
Melbourne, February 6: Big Bash League outfit Melbourne Stars signed Queensland legspinner Mitchell Swepson on a three-year deal on the final day of the BBL's first player movement window.
Melbourne Stars sign Mitchell Swepson on three-year deal
Melbourne, Feb 6: Melbourne Stars have signed leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson on a three-year deal on the final day of the BBL's first player movement window.
Australia bans Chinese AI DeepSeek over national security concerns
Canberra, February 6: Australia has banned the Chinese tech company DeepSeek from providing services on government systems and devices, citing national security concerns, according to a report by the Global Times.
South Korea to restrict access to Chinese AI DeepSeek over data concerns
Seoul, February 6: The South Korean finance ministry announced plans to block access to the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) service DeepSeek, citing concerns over data collection, Yonhap News Agency reported on Thursday, citing a ministry official.
South Korean finance ministry to block Chinese DeepSeek AI access
Seoul, Feb 6: The finance ministry plans to block access to the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) service DeepSeek, a ministry official said on Thursday, in the latest of Seoul's restrictions on the use of the service among officials amid data collection concerns.
South Korean foreign, trade ministries block access to DeepSeek
Seoul, Feb 5: The foreign and trade ministries here on Wednesday blocked access to the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) service DeepSeek amid concerns about user data collection.
Finance Ministry urges employees to avoid using ChatGPT, DeepSeek for official work
New Delhi, Feb 5: The Finance Ministry has asked its employees not to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek for official work.
US Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick accuses DeepSeek of illegally acquiring US technology
Washington DC, February 2: Howard Lutnick, the nominee for US Commerce Secretary, has accused DeepSeek, a newly launched artificial intelligence model from China, of stealing US technology and getting around US export controls to obtain Nvidia chips, the Asia Times reported.
DeepSeek gives sneak peek into Chinese censorship, information control: Report
Hong Kong, February 1: Chinese startup DeepSeek, little-known previously has been hogging the headlines and app charts lately thanks to its new AI chatbot, which sparked a global tech sell-off that wiped billions off Silicon Valley's biggest companies and shattered assumptions of US dominance of the tech race.
South Korea to send inquiry to China's DeepSeek over data privacy concerns
Seoul, Feb 1: South Korea's data protection authority plans to send an inquiry to DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup, amid growing concerns over the company's data collection practices, according to officials.
PM Modi 'accepted' French President's invite to attend AI Summit, MEA says
New Delhi, January 31: Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, and India has accepted the invite.
Indian servers to host China's DeepSeek AI, address privacy concerns: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Jan 30: Indian servers will host the new Chinese artificial intelligence platform DeepSeek, along with addressing privacy concerns around it, Union Minister of Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Thursday.
OpenAI probing if China's DeepSeek used its models to train AI
New Delhi, Jan 29: As Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) DeepSeek continues to rattle the technology world amid the US-China trade war, OpenAI now suspects that ChatGPT data has reportedly been used by DeepSeek to train its cheap AI models.
DeepSeek looks fantastic but not a miracle and not built in USD 5m, panic on it seems overblown: Bernstein Report
New Delhi, January 29: As the social media platforms and the stock markets are buzzed with the popularity of the new AI company DeepSeek, a report by Bernstein stated that DeepSeek looks fantastic but not a miracle and not built in USD 5 million.
Chinese DeepSeek a wake-up call for US AI, US Press Secy quotes Trump
Washington DC, January 29: In her first press briefing on Tuesday (local time), US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt while talking about DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company that develops open-source large language models, said that as per US President Trump, this is a wake up call for American AI.
DeepSeek's open source large language model has greater potential for smartphones: Jefferies
New Delhi, January 28: The smaller variants of DeepSeek's open-source large language model (LLM) will be more advantageous for smartphones, as AI has gained no traction with consumers so far, Jefferies, the investment banking and capital markets firm highlighted in its latest report.
DeepSeek's R1: 'One of the most amazing breakthroughs I've ever seen' - Marc Andreessen
Beijing, January 28: DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup founded less than a year ago, has introduced its breakthrough AI model, DeepSeek R1, which is gaining attention for its performance and cost-efficiency, Reported CNN/
Nvidia CEO loses USD 20.8 bn as China's AI DeepSeek poses new competition
New Delhi, January 28: In a significant shakeup, the release of DeepSeek AI, a cutting-edge product from a Chinese start-up, has sent shockwaves through the global AI and semiconductor markets.
Nifty, Sensex rebound in early trade as US markets sink amid new AI fears
Mumbai, Jan 28: The domestic benchmark indices opened higher on Tuesday after ending over seven-month low in the previous trading session.