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DeepSeek AI Code Found to Send Data to China, Raising Security Concerns
Cybersecurity experts have discovered code within DeepSeek’s AI application that allegedly allows user data to be sent directly to the Chinese government. Ivan Tsarynny, CEO of cybersecurity firm Feroot, revealed that DeepSeek’s software contains links to servers in China, some under government control. Users logging into DeepSeek may unknowingly create accounts registered in China, making their data visible to state authorities. U.S. lawmakers have introduced legislation to ban DeepSeek from government devices, citing national security risks. The U.S. Navy has already prohibited its use. (Read More: MediaPost Rating)
Trump Drops Legal Battle Against X Over Account Ban
President Donald Trump has voluntarily dismissed his lawsuit against X (formerly Twitter) over his permanent suspension following the January 6 Capitol riot. The dismissal, filed in the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, states that both parties will cover their own legal costs. Trump, who was banned in 2021 for allegedly inciting violence, moved his online presence to Truth Social but was reinstated on X by Elon Musk in 2022. The White House and X have not commented on the case’s resolution. (Read More: Axios Rating)
OpenAI Expands Search for AI Data Centers Amidst $500 Billion Investment
OpenAI is scouting locations across 16 U.S. states to build large-scale data centers as part of its $100 billion–$500 billion Stargate project, a joint venture with Oracle and SoftBank. The initiative, championed by President Trump, aims to expand AI infrastructure. OpenAI has begun visiting potential sites in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, prioritizing access to power and water. The project has drawn scrutiny due to its massive energy demands and environmental impact. (Read More: Yahoo News Rating)
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