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South Korea Says Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Illegally Sent User Data to China, U.S.
South Korea's privacy watchdog has accused Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek of illegally transferring user data overseas without consent, escalating international concerns over data security tied to Chinese tech firms. The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) said Thursday that DeepSeek sent South Korean user information to entities in China and the United States before its app was pulled from local platforms in February. 
South Korea's privacy watchdog has accused Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek of illegally transferring user data overseas without consent, escalating international concerns over data security tied to Chinese tech firms. The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) said Thursday that DeepSeek sent South Korean user information to entities in China and the United States before its app was pulled from local platforms in February. -
Intel to Cut Over 21,000 Jobs in Sweeping Restructuring Under New CEO Lip-Bu Tan
Intel Corp. is preparing to lay off more than 21,000 employees-roughly 20% of its global workforce-as part of a sweeping overhaul under newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan, according to a Bloomberg report published Tuesday. 
Intel Corp. is preparing to lay off more than 21,000 employees-roughly 20% of its global workforce-as part of a sweeping overhaul under newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan, according to a Bloomberg report published Tuesday. -
Google Fights DOJ Push to Break Up Chrome, Warns of National Security Risks Amid AI Race With China
Google is fighting back against the U.S. Department of Justice's proposed remedies in its landmark search antitrust case, warning that forcing the company to divest key units such as its Chrome browser would undermine American competitiveness and innovation amid an escalating technological rivalry with China. 
Google is fighting back against the U.S. Department of Justice's proposed remedies in its landmark search antitrust case, warning that forcing the company to divest key units such as its Chrome browser would undermine American competitiveness and innovation amid an escalating technological rivalry with China. -
CATL Unveils New Sodium-Ion and Fast-Charging EV Batteries, Promising 300-Mile Charge in 5 Minutes
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world's largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer, introduced a new line of battery technologies Monday, unveiling a sodium-ion battery brand and a second-generation version of its high-speed lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery capable of adding 300 miles of driving range in just five minutes. 
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world's largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer, introduced a new line of battery technologies Monday, unveiling a sodium-ion battery brand and a second-generation version of its high-speed lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery capable of adding 300 miles of driving range in just five minutes. -
Judge Rules Google Illegally Monopolized Digital Ad Market, Paving Way for Possible Breakup
A federal judge has ruled that Google illegally maintained monopoly power over key segments of the digital advertising market, marking the second time in less than a year that courts have found the tech giant violated U.S. antitrust laws. 
A federal judge has ruled that Google illegally maintained monopoly power over key segments of the digital advertising market, marking the second time in less than a year that courts have found the tech giant violated U.S. antitrust laws. -
Temu Slashes U.S. Ads, Falls in App Rankings as Trump Tariffs Upend China Retail Strategy
Temu, the Chinese e-commerce platform known for its deep discounts and aggressive U.S. marketing, has sharply scaled back its advertising campaign and fallen precipitously in app store rankings as new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump threaten to upend its low-cost retail model. 
Temu, the Chinese e-commerce platform known for its deep discounts and aggressive U.S. marketing, has sharply scaled back its advertising campaign and fallen precipitously in app store rankings as new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump threaten to upend its low-cost retail model. -
Japan Competition Watchdog Accuses Google of Monopoly Violations, Issues Cease-and-Desist
Japan's antitrust authority issued a cease-and-desist order against Alphabet Inc.'s Google on Tuesday, accusing the tech giant of anticompetitive practices tied to its Android smartphone software. The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) directed Google to immediately halt agreements that mandate the pre-installation of its search app and Chrome browser on Android devices sold in Japan. 
Japan's antitrust authority issued a cease-and-desist order against Alphabet Inc.'s Google on Tuesday, accusing the tech giant of anticompetitive practices tied to its Android smartphone software. The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) directed Google to immediately halt agreements that mandate the pre-installation of its search app and Chrome browser on Android devices sold in Japan. -
Intel to Sell 51% of Altera to Silver Lake in $8.75 Billion Deal to Refocus on Core Chips
Intel said Monday it will sell a 51% stake in its programmable-chip unit Altera to private equity firm Silver Lake, marking a significant step in the chipmaker's broader effort to restructure its business and shed non-core assets. The deal values Altera at $8.75 billion-roughly half the $16.7 billion Intel paid to acquire the company in 2015-and is expected to close in the second half of 2025. Intel said Monday it will sell a 51% stake in its programmable-chip unit Altera to private equity firm Silver Lake, marking a significant step in the chipmaker's broader effort to restructure its business and shed non-core assets. The deal values Altera at $8.75 billion-roughly half the $16.7 billion Intel paid to acquire the company in 2015-and is expected to close in the second half of 2025. -
OpenAI Faces Backlash Over Shortened AI Safety Testing as Competition and Weaponization Fears Mount
OpenAI is facing renewed scrutiny after insiders and external researchers accused the company of drastically reducing the time allocated to safety evaluations for its latest artificial intelligence models. The changes, which critics warn could elevate the risk of misuse and "weaponization" of the technology, reflect the mounting pressure to outpace competitors like Meta Platforms and Alphabet. 
OpenAI is facing renewed scrutiny after insiders and external researchers accused the company of drastically reducing the time allocated to safety evaluations for its latest artificial intelligence models. The changes, which critics warn could elevate the risk of misuse and "weaponization" of the technology, reflect the mounting pressure to outpace competitors like Meta Platforms and Alphabet. -
Apple Supplier Luxshare Eyes U.S. Expansion Amid 125% China Tariff Spike
Apple supplier Luxshare is exploring the possibility of shifting production to the United States in response to the escalating trade war and new U.S. tariffs, according to chairwoman Wang Laichun. The move reflects a broader trend among global manufacturers looking to mitigate exposure to rising duties on Chinese exports. 
Apple supplier Luxshare is exploring the possibility of shifting production to the United States in response to the escalating trade war and new U.S. tariffs, according to chairwoman Wang Laichun. The move reflects a broader trend among global manufacturers looking to mitigate exposure to rising duties on Chinese exports.
