DeepSeek raises national security concerns, U.S. officials say

Lawmakers and experts say China's DeepSeek AI app could expose U.S. users to risks and promote censorship.

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DeepSeek helps speed up threat detection while raising national security concerns

DeepSeek and its R1 model aren't wasting any time rewriting the rules of cybersecurity AI in real-time. Enterprises can't ignore this risk.
VentureBeat - 1d
OpenAI Seems Concerned That DeepSeek Copied Its Work

Did DeepSeek train a model on data it didn’t get permission to use?
Inc. - 1d
OpenAI to partner with US National Laboratories to boost national security

OpenAI announced Thursday it is partnering with the Los Alamos National Laboratory to install its newest artificial intelligence models onto the lab's supercomputer for national security research. ...
The Hill - 11h
BBC apologises to staff who ‘felt unable to raise’ Russell Brand concerns

A number of people believed comedian ‘would always get his way and therefore they stayed silent’, review finds. The BBC has apologised after a review found a number of individuals had concerns ...
The Guardian - 12h
Officials say 'no survivors' expected after crash at Reagan National Airport

Officials said there were no survivors after a regional jet and military helicopter collided Wednesday evening over the Potomac River. Washington Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said Thursday ...
The Hill - 15h
OpenAI says DeepSeek may have 'inapproriately' used its data

OpenAI itself has been accused of building ChatGPT by inappropriately accessing content it didn't have the rights to.
NBC News - 1d
No, the US is not a 'nation of immigrants'

Today's left lives for identity politics. Without the suffixes “-ism” or “-phobia,” Democrats would have to defend unpopular policies such as child genital mutilation and open borders. The 2024 ...
The Hill - 1d
OpenAI says it has evidence China’s DeepSeek used its model to train competitor

White House AI tsar David Sacks raises possibility of alleged intellectual property theft
Financial Times - 1d
U.S. Navy bans use of DeepSeek due to 'security and ethical concerns'

The U.S. Navy issued a warning to its members to avoid using DeepSeek "in any capacity," due to "potential security and ethical concerns."
CNBC - 2d
UK raises cloud competition concerns, names Microsoft and Amazon as dominant players

Britain's antitrust watchdog on Tuesday raised concerns over competition in the multi-billion-pound cloud computing market.
CNBC - 2d
Be careful with DeepSeek, Australia says - so is it safe to use?

Ed Husic is the first member of a Western government to raise privacy concerns about the Chinese chatbot.
BBC News - 2d
DeepSeek a wake-up call for US tech firms, Trump says

DeepSeek's claim that its model was made at a fraction of the cost of its rivals has rocked the AI industry.
BBC News - 2d
FBI insider raises concerns about Kash Patel's role in hostage rescue

An FBI whistleblower is accusing Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee to lead the bureau, of violating government protocol by commenting publicly about an ongoing hostage rescue in 2020. CBS News ...
CBS News - 3d
FBI insider raises concern about Kash Patel's role in hostage rescues

Senate Democrats are asking for documents related to allegations the nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, prematurely confirmed hostage rescue details.
CBS News - 3d
Rep. Mike Turner says TikTok "remains a national security threat"

Rep. Mike Turner, the former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said TikTok "remains a national security threat" despite President Trump's effort to maintain access to the popular ...
CBS News - 4d
Republican Rep. Mike Turner says TikTok "remains a national security threat"

Republican Rep. Mike Turner, who led the House Intelligence Committee until earlier this month, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that although President Trump signed an executive order ...
CBS News - 4d
Los Angeles wildfires raise concerns about the toxic pollutants they could be unleashing

The infernal blazes burning in Southern California are raising concerns about the potential airborne hazards they may be leaving behind. Even once the fires are ultimately extinguished, experts ...
The Hill - 4d
Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as Democrats continue to raise concerns

Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation vote to be defense secretary is expected to take place Friday night.
CBS News - 6d
U.S. Security Contractors Going to Gaza to Oversee Truce, Officials Say

The contractors have been enlisted to do weapons checks on vehicles carrying displaced Palestinians back to their homes in the north under the terms of the new cease-fire.
The New York Times - Jan. 23
Jamie Dimon says Trump's tariff policy is positive for national security so people should 'get over it'

Dimon did not get into the details of Trump's plans, but said it depends on how the duties are implemented.
CNBC - Jan. 22
Trump brushes off TikTok national security concerns while calling for a 50% deal

President Donald Trump notably called for a ban of TikTok during his first term due to national security concerns.
ABC News - Jan. 20
US will want Chagos Islands deal reversed, Trump’s ex-national security adviser suggests – UK politics live

Westminster is preparing for Donald Trump’s second term ahead of the US president’s inauguration in Washington. Most people in Washington have not woken up yet, but our US politics live blog ...
The Guardian - Jan. 20
Incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz says "Hamas will never govern Gaza"

Mike Waltz, who will take over as national security adviser in the incoming Trump administration, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the new administration will support Israel if ...
CBS News - Jan. 19
Sudan’s Military Has Used Chemical Weapons Twice, U.S. Officials Say

The determination came as the United States announced sanctions against the Sudanese military chief, saying there was strong evidence of atrocities in the country.
The New York Times - Jan. 16
Drones delivering weapons to jails is national security threat, prisons inspector says

The prisons watchdog says drones are delivering weapons to two of England's highest security prisons.
BBC News - Jan. 14
Biden says Trump administration officials ‘dead wrong’ on climate threat – US politics live

President criticizes Trump officials who deny existence of climate crisis in speech defending his foreign policy record. It’s just past noon in Washington DC, meaning that one week from today, Joe ...
The Guardian - Jan. 13
Kelly says he is aware TikTok ban 'is controversial,' but there is 'national security risk to' app

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday he is aware that the possible TikTok ban “is controversial,” yet the app “has a national security risk to it.” “I imagine [there's going to] be a disruption in ...
The Hill - Jan. 12
Panama Canal will remain Panamanian and open to all nations, says official

Administrator rejects Donald Trump’s claims that China controls canal or suggestion US could take it back. Who owns the Panama Canal and what does Trump want with it? The Panama Canal will ...
The Guardian - Jan. 10
Greenland important for national security: Waltz

Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), President-elect Trump’s pick for national security adviser, said Wednesday that Greenland is important for national security, leaning into Trump's expressed interest in ...
The Hill - Jan. 9
Trump's IRS pick raises concerns about qualifications, Sen. Warren says

The background of Billy Long, an ex-congressman and auctioneer, raises questions about his qualifications, Sen. Warren says.
CBS News - Jan. 9
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far right National Front, dies at 96, a senior party official says

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far right National Front, dies at 96, a senior party official says
ABC News - Jan. 7
Cybertruck tracking in Las Vegas case raises privacy concerns

Elon Musk commented on the explosion shortly after it happened, saying it was not an issue with the Cybertruck itself.
The Hill - Jan. 7
New Orleans attacker used very rare explosive in bombs, officials say

Shamsud-Din Jabbar used a rare explosive in New Orleans that has never before been used in a U.S. or European terrorist attack. A key question is how he learned of the explosive and managed to ...
NBC News - Jan. 4
Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns

The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in shipping worry Washington officials.
The New York Times - Jan. 2
Driver in Las Vegas Cybertruck blast was decorated US army soldier, officials say

Suspect, 37, who authorities believe shot and killed himself before Tesla vehicle detonated, served as Green Beret. The person who died when a Tesla Cybertruck packed with explosives burst into ...
The Guardian - Jan. 2
U.S. Weighs Ban on Chinese Drones, Citing National Security Concerns

The Commerce Department requested that private companies comment on the implications of the rule by March. The final decision will fall to the Trump administration.
The New York Times - Jan. 2