According to BBC, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the US is looking into whether the new artificial intelligence technology by Chinese company DeepSeek poses a national security threat after the American navy banned its members from using the chatbot due to “potential security and ethical concerns associated with the model’s origin and usage.” Leavitt, who also restated US President Donald Trump’s remarks that DeepSeek should be a wake-up call for the US tech industry, said, “I spoke with (the National Security Council) this morning, they are looking into what (the national security implications) may be.” Moreover, the…
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On Wednesday, January 29, the tech giant claimed that its latest update surpasses the highly popular and discussed DeepSeek-V3, as reported by Reuters. Qwen 2.5 Max was launched on the first day of the Lunar New Year, a time when most people are taking a break from work and social media altogether. The unusual timing of the launch points to the pressure DeepSeek is exerting not only on international competitors but also on its domestic rivals. Alibaba’s cloud unit made an announcement on its official WeChat account, stating, “Qwen 2.5 Max outperforms… almost across the board GPT-4, DeepSeek-V3, and Llama-3.1-405B,”…
According to Sky News, scientists from the University of Oxford believe that this planet might have conditions that could support life. The planet, HD 20794, is six times more massive than Earth. It orbits a star similar to the Sun, within the “habitable zone.” The planet is 20 light-years away, and scientists think it is positioned at the right distance from its star to potentially support liquid water on its surface. Dr. Michael Cretignier, a postdoctoral research assistant at the university’s physics department, said, “Excitingly, its proximity with us means there is hope for future space missions to obtain an…
This comes after DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, introduced a rival to ChatGPT, which has become extremely popular recently. According to The Guardian, the app has also become the most downloaded free app in both the UK and the US. The new low-cost AI caused a $1 trillion loss in the value of the leading US tech stock index this week. Experts are now concerned that it might spread false information and that the Chinese government could potentially misuse users’ data. Michael Wooldridge, a professor at Oxford University who studies AI, suggested that it’s not unrealistic to believe that the…
According to Tennis365, Keys, who lifted her first-ever Grand Slam trophy by defeating two-time defending champion Aryana Sabalenka, will not be able to play in the ATX Open in Texas due to the WTA’s top 10 rule for WTA 250 events. In a statement, the ATX Open organizers said, “As a 250-level tournament, the ATX Open is permitted to feature just one Top 10 player unless the defending champion returns as a Top 10 ranked player. Only in that circumstance could two Top 10 players compete in our tournament. This helps to ensure balanced competition across all WTA events held…
The 24-time Grand Slam winner, who disappointed fans with a mid-match retirement during his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev last week, withdrew from the Serbia Davis Cup tie due to an injury he sustained during the tournament’s quarterfinals against Carlos Alcaraz. The Serbian Tennis Federation (TSS) confirmed that the world no. 6 will miss the tournament ahead of the first-round qualifying tie against Denmark, scheduled for January 31 to February 2, 2025, in Copenhagen. Serbia’s captain Viktor Troicki said, “We are weakened by not having Novak, but we are still going for the win. The Danes have a great…
On January 28, the red team made an announcement to honor Patrick for his latest achievement with the team. The NFL player completed 18 of his 26 passes for 245 yards and one touchdown during the Chiefs’ match against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game. Patrick also rushed 11 times for 43 yards and two scores during the game. The American football quarterback set a new Chiefs record for the most rushing touchdowns in playoff history. According to StatMuse, he has seven postseason rushing TDs in his career, dethroning Damien Williams (six). The Chiefs’ announcement read, “@PatrickMahomes now…
The 18-year-old passed his driving test just six weeks before the Australian Grand Prix, which will mark the start of his F1 career. Antonelli is partnering up with George Russell for Mercedes, replacing seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who is debuting in red for 2025. Mercedes turned to their social media with the caption, “Mission completed,” with both his driving license and the super-license he requires to race in F1, being ticked off. According to representatives, Antonelli has already completed several thousand miles of testing in an F1 car in preparation for his debut season. Furthermore, Toto Wolff, CEO of…
As per Sky News, many humanoid robots are expected to participate in a 22-kilometer (13-mile) race in Beijing. Approximately 12,000 human participants will compete against robots from over 20 companies in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) in the Daxing district of Beijing in April. E-Town announced that it will invite companies, research institutes, robotic clubs, and universities around the world to take part with humanoid robots in the race. The conditions set for humanoid robots participating in the race are that the robots must resemble humans and have a mechanical structure that allows them to walk or run, but…
On Wednesday, January 29, Elektra actress Jennifer Garner shared a slew of rare snaps on her Instagram to mark the beginning of her two sisters’ birthday week. Alongside the sweet carousel, Garner penned a heartwarming message for her elder and younger sisters, Melissa and Susannah. “My sisters’ birthdays fall on either side of this week, just as my sisters landed on either side of me,” she wrote, adding, “Smashed in the middle, right between Melissa and Susannah, is where I belong—more than any other spot on the planet.” Expressing gratitude for being a middle child, she wrote, “I’m more and…
