DeepSeek AI Models Are Easier to Hack Than US Rivals, Warn Researchers

The US Commerce Chief has also issued a warning about DeepSeek that reliance on those AI models is “dangerous and shortsighted.”
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Open-Source Android Apps at Risk Under Google’s New Decree

F-Droid says Google’s developer registration rule could end its open-source app store and strand users. Google defends verification as a security step.
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Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon X2 Chips Offer ‘Legendary Leaps in Performance’

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and X2 Elite for Windows PCs, with 75% faster CPU, 80 TOPS NPU, and multi-day battery. The devices are expected in 1H 2026.
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Google Releases Data Commons MCP Server to Supercharge AI Agents

Google’s Data Commons MCP Server lets AI agents query public datasets via ADK and Gemini to cut hallucinations and deliver verifiable answers.
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Microsoft Unveils Microfluidic Cooling Breakthrough to Tame Overheating AI Chips

Microsoft tests microfluidic cooling that removes heat three times better than cold plates, reducing GPU spikes and lowering energy consumption in AI data centers.
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Google Touts ‘Biggest Upgrade to Chrome in Its History’ With Gemini AI

Google embeds Gemini into Chrome in what it calls the browser’s biggest upgrade, adding features to summarize pages, combat scams, and simplify browsing.
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OpenAI and Google DeepMind Outshine Students at World’s Top Coding Contest

OpenAI scored a flawless 12/12 and Google DeepMind struck gold at ICPC 2025, the world’s toughest programming contest for top university teams.
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Microsoft Commits Record $30 Billion to UK’s AI Infrastructure Expansion

Microsoft is investing $15B in UK AI and cloud, expanding data centers, Nvidia-powered supercomputers, and workforce to boost AI skills and innovation.
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