South Korea ministries, police block DeepSeek access
South Korean ministries and police said Thursday they were blocking DeepSeek’s access to work computers, after the Chinese AI startup did not respond to a data watchdog request about how it manages user information. DeepSeek launched its R1 chatbot last month, claiming it matches the capacity of artificial intelligence pace-setters in the United States for […]
Asian markets advance after Wall Street gains, US Postal Service U-turn
Asian markets rose Thursday, tracking gains on Wall Street and following the US Postal Service’s U-turn on a ban on parcels from China and Hong Kong, though trade war fears continue to keep sentiment at bay. Global equites and currencies have been hit by volatility this week after US President Donald Trump announced hefty tariffs […]
Google pledge against using AI for weapons vanishes
Google on Tuesday updated its principles when it comes to artificial intelligence, removing vows not to use the technology for weapons or surveillance. Revised AI principles were posted just weeks after Google chief executive Sundar Pichai and other tech titans attended the inauguration of US President Donald Trump. When asked by AFP about the change, […]
AI regulation around the world
Countries and economic blocs around the world are at different stages of regulating artificial intelligence, from a relative “Wild West” in the United States to highly complex rules in the European Union. Here are some key points about regulation in major jurisdictions, ahead of the Paris AI summit on February 10-11: – United States – […]
US trade gap swells in 2024 as deficits under fresh scrutiny
The US trade gap swelled last year to nearly $920 billion, according to government data released Wednesday, as deficits come under the spotlight with President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. In 2024, the overall US trade deficit grew to $918.4 billion, widening 17 percent from 2023 as imports ballooned more than exports, said […]
Scientists’ conference kicks off global AI summit in Paris
Global experts will debate threats from artificial intelligence (AI) at a gathering in Paris on Thursday and Friday, ahead of a summit of world leaders on the fast-moving technology. Thousands are expected for the event aiming to find common ground on a technology that has upset many business sectors in less than two years — […]
AI sensors used in homes of vulnerable people
Artificial intelligence (AI) sensors are being used in the homes of vulnerable people in south London to assist in their care. Sutton Council said the scheme sought to provide a safety net for vulnerable people, allowing them to remain in their own home for longer, while offering peace of mind for their families and carers. […]
Nasa onboard with world’s deepest pool plans
Nasa’s Glenn Research Center has signed an agreement with a company that plans to build the world’s deepest pool in Cornwall for sea and space research. Blue Abyss has applied for planning permission to build the 50m (164ft) deep pool on a 10-acre (four-hectare) site at the Aerohub Enterprise Zone at Cornwall Airport, Newquay. A Blue […]
Major breast cancer screening AI trial to begin
Nearly 700,000 women are to be recruited to take part in an NHS artificial intelligence (AI) breast cancer screening trial across the UK. Five different AI platforms will be tested across 30 sites from April to see if the technology can speed up diagnosis as well as free up radiologists. It comes as the government […]
AI sensors aim to boost road safety and cut deaths
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology will be used across the West Midlands to try to cut the number of people killed or seriously injured on the region’s roads, officials say. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is using AI sensors at 40 locations to record near misses and work out where to bring in safety measures. Mat […]