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DeepSeek’s R1 Model More Prone to Jailbreaking Than Other AI Models

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Ayesha Riaz

The latest version of DeepSeek, the chinese AI company that’s shaken up the wall street and silicon valley, has the allegations that it can be utilized in producing harmful content such as plans for bioweapon attack or promotion of Self Harm campaign in Teens, according to the journal of Wall Street.

The journal also tested Deepseek’s R1 model itself. Although concerns regarding general security are also raised, the journal said it potentially to convince deepseek to design a social media campaign. In chatbot’s words, “prey on teens, desire for belonging, weaponize the emotional vulnerability through amplification in algorithm”

The chatbot was also reported as convinced to provide instructions for bioweapon attack, to write the Hitler’s manifesto and in writing a phishing email for scams. The journal also says that Chat GPT refuses to provide such information.

It was previously reported that deepseek app avoids topics likewise Tianamen Square or taiwanese autonomy. And anthropic CEO Dario amodei said that deepseep performed the worst on bioweapons safety test.

Apple May Reveal Next-Gen iPhone SE in Upcoming Event

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Ayesha Riaz

Apple’s next SE might be just a few days away, ahead of it being on sale later in February. However, the new phone has already appeared through photos and videos. Bloomberg says, Apple’s inventory of the current iPhone SE has started running down, which is also an indication of imminent launch.

The next iPhone SE is expected to be the same as iPhone 14 in terms of visual representation and will have an A18 chip, which will help the AI features to run smoothly, according to Bloomberg. This new phone will be Apple’s first in-house cellular modem. And it’s easy to get a USB-C port, which theoretically means Apple can sell that iPhone again in the EU.

That description typically comes up with the photos and video of iPhone from leaker Majin Bu. Based on those leaks, this phone will only have one camera on the back.

According to Bloomberg, the price of the iPhone SE will be roughly around $500. This is how it will make it more expensive than the iPhone SE of 2022 which was $429.

Apple didn’t respond to that comment even on request. Bloomberg says the company might not have a revealing event and they will launch it through their website.

This year, Apple is also rumoured to reveal the thin IPhone that may be known as “IPhone 17 Air,” and Bloomberg says that IPhone 17 & IPhone 17 Pro will get the best updates.

South Korea Blocks Access to DeepSeek Over Security Concerns

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Ayesha Riaz

South Korea’s industry ministry has temporarily restricted employee access to the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, citing security concerns. This move comes amid growing government caution over using generative AI tools.

Government Issues Caution for AI Use in Ministries

On Tuesday, South Korea’s government issued a notice urging ministries and agencies to exercise caution when using AI services like DeepSeek and ChatGPT. The warning highlights increasing concerns around data security and privacy in government operations.

State-run Organizations Take Action Against DeepSeek

Earlier this month, state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power blocked the use of DeepSeek and other AI services. The Ministry of Defense also restricted access to DeepSeek on military computers, while the foreign ministry limited its use to systems connected to external networks.

DeepSeek Faces Scrutiny From Global Authorities

This is part of a wider global response to DeepSeek. Australia and Taiwan have banned the AI service from government devices this week, citing security risks. In January, Italy’s data protection authority ordered DeepSeek to block its chatbot over unresolved privacy concerns. Other nations, including those in Europe, the U.S., and India, are also examining the implications of using DeepSeek.

Privacy Concerns and Investigations into Data Management

South Korea’s privacy watchdog is now planning to inquire about DeepSeek’s management of personal data, particularly how it handles user information, which remains a key issue in the ongoing global debate about generative AI services.

Korean Tech Companies Limit Use of Generative AI

DeepSeek made waves last month with the launch of its latest AI models, claiming they outperform U.S. products at a fraction of the cost. In response, several South Korean tech giants, including Kakao Corp, have advised employees to refrain from using DeepSeek due to security concerns. Kakao recently partnered with OpenAI, a major player in generative AI.

Additionally, SK Hynix and Naver have both implemented restrictions on the use of generative AI services. These companies are limiting access to ensure their data remains secure.

Musk’s Legal Battle with OpenAI May Head to Trial, Judge Rules

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Ayesha Riaz

A federal judge in California has ruled the sections of Musk’s lawsuit will proceed to trials, requiring his testimony. On Tuesday, a judge said that portions of Elon Musk’s case against OpenAI to stop its conversion to a for-profit-entity will proceed to trial. He also added that Tesla CEO will also appear in court for testimony,

“ Something is going to trial in this case,” District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, said in the early court session.

Musk will sit on the stand and present his point to a jury, and a jury will decide who is on the right side.

District judge Rogers was considering Musk’s recent request for a preliminary injunction to block the conversions generated by OpenAI before going to trial. Thus, the latest move in this battle is between the world’s richest person and CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, who is playing publicly.

The last time Rogers was given a preliminary injunction was in Epic Games’ case against Apple in May,2021.

Musk has also been the Cofounder of OpenAi with Altman in 2015, but quit before the company took over and started the competing AI startup xAI in 2023. OpenAI is now shifting to a for-profit entity from nonprofit one, which clearly exhibits its need to generate a secure revenue for best AI models development.

Last year, Musk filed a case against OpenAI and Sam Altman, saying that OpenAI founders approached him to fund a nonprofit AI development for humanity, but their focus is on making money. He later expanded the case to federal antitrust for more claims, and in December asked the judge presiding over the lawsuit to refrain AI from transitioning into a for-profit.

In response to this filed case of Musk, Open AI has recorded their word, saying that the claims of Musks should be dismissed and that Musk “ should be competing in the market rather than the courtroom”

The stakes on OpenAI’s transition has now moved after their last fundraising of around $6.6 billion with a new roundup of $25 billion under discussion with softbank are conditioned on the company restructuring to remove the non-profit entity’s control.

Such reinstatement of AI would be a bit unusual, said Rose Chan Loui, executive director of the UCLA law center for Philanthropy & nonprofit entities. The shift of nonprofit work to for-profit has historically been for healthcare organizations like hospitals, not venture capital-backed organizations, she said.

OpenAI Seals Partnership with Kakao, Expanding Its Asian Collaborations

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Ayesha Riaz

Open AI unveiled its expansion by making a second major Asian alliance this week. Altman, Ceo of Open AI said, “We will develop products for South Korea with the AI collaboration between Open AI and Kakao.” Moreover, he also sat with the chief executives of Samsung and SoftBank.

On the whirlwind tour regarding Open Ai Asian expansion, Sam Altmon also announced its partnership with Japan. According to sources, it is also being recorded that his next visit on Wednesday is scheduled for India, where he is seeking to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Like Softbank, Kakao also stated that they will introduce the Kakao AI talk Features with the help of ChatGPT. Hoping it will make a significant impact on their technological enhancement. Since Kakao is the dominant messaging app in South Korea which holds 97% of domestic shares along with the expansion in other industries like e-commerce, gaming and payments. It has positioned the AI as a catalyst of growth but analysts say that this has lagged the local rival Naver behind in the South Korean AI Market Growth.

“We are particularly interested in AI and messaging,” Altman said at the joint press conference in Seoul with Kakao CEO Chung Shina. He also added that Korea’s technical companies make it a more demanding market for AI interaction in their products.

Stargate, Korea Computing Centre

Sam Altman has also said that Korean companies are significant contributors to Stargate project, a venture between OpenAi and Oracle to enhance the AI capacity in the U.S that has been backed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Altman refused to spill more saying that partnership conversations are confidential.

Before the meeting on Stargate at Samsung’s office, SoftBank’s son mentioned a potential cooperation with Samsung. Later, he said, “We had a good discussion,” and didn’t elaborate.
Rene Hass, the Ceo of SoftBank has said that” Samsung is a good Partner.” Meanwhile, Samsung declines to comment on the meeting.

Altman also met with the chairman of SK Group on Tuesday. Both Sk Hynix and Samsung Electronics produced the Ai Processor chips. Sk Hynix covered the topic saying they had a good chat with Altman regarding Ai chips for a valuable AI ecosystem.

Son declined to answer when reporters asked about the Stargate initiative. Separately asked whether Open AI was looking to join or invest in the Korean computing centre project, Altman said the U.S. company was “ actively considering” such a move.

Last month, the South Korean government said that building a national AI computing centre would draw on an investment worth up to 2 Trillion won ($1.4 billion). Kakao Shares fell by 2% on Tuesday after rolling 9% a day earlier.