DeepSeek may have astounded the tech world following its emergence, but not everyone seems to be a fan. In the latest news report, Reuters reported that South Korea’s industry ministry temporarily blocked access to Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek due to security concerns. The government urges caution on generative AI services, particularly calling out ministries and agencies about using AI services such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek at work.
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State-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power reported blocking the use of AI services including DeepSeek earlier this month. The defense ministry has done the same for its computers that are for military use, reported officials. Yonhap News Agency has further reported restricting access to DeepSeek in computers that connect to external networks. South Korea, however, isn’t the only country that despises DeepSeek for its security vulnerabilities.
BBC has also reported on the matter, stating that Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices and systems. The country is concerned over the security risk the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup poses. Its government further insisted that the ban comes not because the startup is Chinese, but because of the “unacceptable risk” it poses to national security. The move specifically requires government entities to “prevent the use or installation of DeepSeek products, applications, and web services”, as well as remove any previously installed, on any government system or device. As a result, a wide range of workers won’t be able to use DeepSeek in the country.
Similarly, the US Navy has also banned the use of DeepSeek, as reported by CNBC last week. The Navy reportedly said that DeepSeek’s AI was not to be used “in any capacity” due to “potential security and ethical concerns associated with the model’s origin and usage.”
“We would like to bring to your attention a critical update regarding a new AI model called DeepSeek,” The memo said it’s “imperative” that team members do not use DeepSeek’s AI “for any work-related tasks or personal use.”
-The Navy’s warning to the distribution list OpNav, Operational Navy.
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12. Inspira Technologies Oxy B.H.N. Ltd. (NASDAQ:IINN)
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Inspira Technologies Oxy B.H.N. Ltd. (NASDAQ:IINN) is a medical technology company. On February 5th, the company announced that it has integrated a next-generation oxygenation indicator into its AI-powered HYLA™ blood sensor technology. The integration will help detect critical oxygen-related conditions without the need for intermittent blood draws. The advanced AI-powered system works by indicating the level of lung function and monitoring vital blood parameters. This is done through the use of sophisticated optical sensors and machine-learning algorithms that deliver continuous monitoring of blood parameters and oxygen levels. Clinical validation of the technology is currently underway at Sheba Medical Center.
“This advancement marks an important step in transforming critical care monitoring. The integration of this new oxygenation indicator into HYLA will enable healthcare providers to monitor and respond to changes in tissue oxygenation in real-time. We continue to advance in our clinical evaluation program and look forward to sharing preliminary clinical results with the public in the near future, which we hope will further validate the HYLA’s unique technological offering and superiority over traditional blood sensors in the market.”
-Dagi Ben-Noon, chief executive officer of Inspira.
11. BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BBAI)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 7
BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BBAI) is an artificial intelligence specialist that provides decision intelligence solutions. On February 5th, the company announced that it had been awarded a contract by the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) to advance BigBear.ai’s Virtual Anticipation Network (VANE) prototype. Through this initiative, BigBear.ai will support the CDAO and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) by using custom AI models to analyze news media from countries considered potential foreign adversaries. It will enhance CDAO’s capability to identify key trends and topics related to potential foreign adversarial areas of interest, in turn helping efficiently assess media data crucial for national security. VANE has been developed to aggregate and analyze vast data points so that it can predict adversarial activity in complex situations.
“We are honored to continue our support in the modernization of our nation’s defense efforts. This award underscores the importance of leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to address complicated geopolitical challenges. By advancing VANE within CDAO, we are arming our warfighters with sophisticated intelligence capabilities to leverage foreign insights critical to the safety of our Nation and those protecting it.”
-Ryan Legge, President of National Security at BigBear.ai.
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