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DeepSeek Exposes Sensitive AI Data Online, Wiz Cybersecurity Firm Warns

The Chinese AI business DeepSeek unintentionally released over a million lines of private information, including chat logs and program keys, to the pu

The Chinese AI business DeepSeek unintentionally released over a million lines of private information, including chat logs and program keys, to the public internet, according to the New Yorkbased cybersecurity company Wiz. DeepSeek safeguarded the data within an hour after Wiz notified them, but there are still worries that others might have viewed it. DeepSeeks quick ascent after releasing its AI assistant has caused excitement in China and trepidation in the US as its lowcost business strategy takes on industry titans like Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI. As a result of DeepSeeks assistant surpassing ChatGPT in App Store downloads by Monday, tech stocks began to decline globally. Given DeepSeeks increasing clout in the AI sector, the hack puts the company under much more scrutiny. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 7 days ago      

Microsoft Adds DeepSeek’s R1 to Azure and GitHub Amid Rising AI Competition

Microsoft has expanded its collection of more than 1,800 models by integrating the R1 AI model from Chinese company DeepSeek into GitHub and its Azure

Microsoft has expanded its collection of more than 1,800 models by integrating the R1 AI model from Chinese company DeepSeek into GitHub and its Azure cloud platform. Tech investors were alarmed when DeepSeeks freshly released free AI helper swiftly overtook ChatGPT in App Store downloads. Microsofts action is consistent with its plan to integrate other AI models into Microsoft 365 Copilot to lessen dependency on OpenAI. To address privacy issues, users can soon run R1 locally on Copilot+ PCs. However, DeepSeeks popularity in the US can be impacted by its data storage in China. Microsoft and OpenAI are currently looking into possible illegal data use by DeepSeek. In response, Alibaba released an improved Qwen 2.5 AI model, and OpenAI hastened releases. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 7 days ago      

India’s Union Budget 2025 A Strategic Move to Strengthen US Trade Relations

In light of President Trumps recent inauguration, Indias Union Budget 2025 presents a significant chance to improve commercial relations with the US.

In light of President Trumps recent inauguration, Indias Union Budget 2025 presents a significant chance to improve commercial relations with the US. Indias exportdriven growth has historically prioritised lowskilled manufacturing industries like leather and textiles. India must transition to highprecision goods to manage global economic uncertainty and promote longterm growth. Strategic tariff changes on imports of electronics, electrical machinery, and transportation equipment could serve as goodwill gestures to ease possible trade disputes with the United States. Globalisation has historically raised Indias level of life by the 2020s, the percentage of foreign trade in the countrys GDP had risen from 11% in the 1960s to almost 50%. By encouraging fair trade practices and lowering trade barriers, the new budget seeks to build on these gains. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 8 days ago      

Air FranceKLM Explores Sustainable Aviation Fuel Collaboration with Portuguese Partners

As Portugal prepares to privatise its national airline, TAP, Air FranceKLM is actively investigating possible work on sustainable aviation fuel SAF wi

As Portugal prepares to privatise its national airline, TAP, Air FranceKLM is actively investigating possible work on sustainable aviation fuel SAF with Portuguese partners. In a recent meeting with stakeholders in Lisbon, Air FranceKLM highlighted its position as the worlds largest purchaser and user of SAF while discussing sustainability initiatives. Other big airlines, such as Lufthansa and British Airways parent firm IAG, are interested in purchasing shares in TAP, which is why the talks are taking place. In 2023, Air FranceKLM committed to sustainability by integrating 80,000 metric tonnes of SAF into its operations, whereas TAP has used very little green fuel. With businesses like Galp Energia aiming to develop bio jet fuel by 2026, Portugal hopes to use its renewable resources to improve SAF projects. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 8 days ago      

World Bank President Ajay Banga Urges Caution in Response to Trump Administration Policies

In response to the pronouncements made by U.S. President Donald Trumps administration, World Bank President Ajay Banga advised world officials to refr

In response to the pronouncements made by U.S. President Donald Trumps administration, World Bank President Ajay Banga advised world officials to refrain from rushing into decisions and to take their time evaluating how proposed policies are being implemented. In an interview at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Banga stressed the significance of comprehending Trumps pragmatic approach and suggested that it is crucial to communicate the advantages for both parties. His remarks came while tensions between the United States and Colombia were on the rise, including a possible trade dispute that was resolved when Colombia agreed to take in deported migrants. The World Banks activities were not immediately affected by travel restrictions, Banga added in response to concerns. He also reaffirmed the World Banks commitment to a fourday workweek. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 8 days ago      

HSBC to Wind Down M&A and Equities Operations in Europe and Americas, Focus on Asia

To concentrate on Asia and the Middle East, HSBC plans to shut down its mergers and acquisitions M&A and certain equity businesses in Europe and the A

To concentrate on Asia and the Middle East, HSBC plans to shut down its mergers and acquisitions M&A and certain equity businesses in Europe and the Americas. According to CEO Michael Roberts, the bank aims to switch to a more competitive financingled business while keeping its M&A and equity capital markets operations mainly in Asia. This reorganisation reflects HSBCs continuous attempts to increase returns and focus on lucrative areas after its past difficulties in lowyield markets. The decision aligns with more significant European bank tendencies to reduce investment banking, even though details regarding job losses and possible savings are still unknown. Analysts opinions on the plan are divided, especially regarding support for debt financing without M&A advisory duties. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 8 days ago      

Nvidia Shares Plunge 17% Amid Fears of LowCost Chinese AI Rivalry

Concerns about a lowcost Chinese AI model endangering the companys hegemony led to Mondays massive selloff in Nvidias shares, which suffered a record

Concerns about a lowcost Chinese AI model endangering the companys hegemony led to Mondays massive selloff in Nvidias shares, which suffered a record loss of almost 17% or $593 billion in market value. But on Tuesday, the stock rose nearly 7%, and options traders immediately returned to being positive. After dropping as low as 1.36to1 on Monday, call options, which indicate a favourable outlook, outpaced put options 1.6to1. By early afternoon, almost 5.4 million Nvidia options contracts had been traded, about double the usual volume. Notwithstanding the volatility, analysts observed that investor interest in Nvidia and AI technology was still high due to recent encouraging advancements. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 8 days ago      

WhatsApp Fixes ‘View Once’ Bug That Let iOS Users Access Disappearing Media

WhatsApps "View Once" functionality has been secretly modified to allow iOS users to watch vanishing material in more than one view. Android Police id

WhatsApps "View Once" functionality has been secretly modified to allow iOS users to watch vanishing material in more than one view. Android Police identified the problem, which let users access "View Once" media via the Manage Storage section in settings. The flaw was fixed over the weekend, according to internal testing by Android Police, even though WhatsApp has not yet recognised the repair. In September 2024, a similar bug was discovered in WhatsApp Web that allowed users to browse and save vanished media. The bug was fixed in December. The update guarantees that "View Once" material works as planned while protecting user security and privacy. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 8 days ago